In a recent development, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the immediate stoppage of the Benevolent and Burial Fund (BBF) deductions from teachers’ payslips.
This decision follows a Constitutional Petition No. EO08/2024 filed at the Employment and Labour Relations Court by five KUPPET Branch Executive Secretaries: Mr. Paul Kipchumba Rotich, Mr. William Lengoiyap, Mr. Robert Miano, Mr. Peter Oluoch, and Ms. Jentrix Ogola.
The petition challenges the legality of the KUPPET Social Welfare/BBF deductions and calls for an investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission into the TSC’s handling of these deductions.
The case gained traction following a detailed examination of Ms. Jentrix Ogola’s payslip, which highlighted the disputed deductions.
The TSC’s decision to halt these deductions was communicated in a letter dated May 21, 2024.
The deductions had originally been implemented based on a directive from KUPPET dated May 17, 2021, following a resolution made at the KUPPET Annual Delegates Conference on April 3, 2021.
In their statement, the TSC emphasized their commitment to adhere to the Union’s request, highlighting their willingness to ensure transparent and fair practices concerning teachers’ welfare contributions.
For further details, the TSC can be contacted via telephone at Nairobi 2892000, email at info@tsc.go.ke, or through their website at www.tsc.go.ke.
This decision marks a significant shift in the administration of teachers’ welfare funds and underscores the impact of legal interventions in union-related financial matters.
