Kenyan teachers will have to wait a little longer for their July salaries due to ongoing changes in their salary structure, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has confirmed. The delay follows the implementation of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which introduces revised pay scales effective from 2025 to 2026.
Why the Delay?
Typically, teachers receive their salaries by the 26th of each month. However, this month, the TSC requires additional time to process the updated salary adjustments under the new CBA. According to insider sources, the commission is working to ensure all calculations are accurate before disbursing payments.
When Will Teachers Get Paid?
Authorities indicate that salaries will now be credited by Friday, August 1, 2025—a slight delay but one that ensures teachers receive the correct amounts under the new pay structure. The revised CBA includes salary increments and benefits, which necessitated the adjustment period.
What’s in the New CBA?
While full details of the CBA are yet to be made public, it is expected to include salary hikes and improved allowances for teachers. The agreement, covering 2025–2026, aims to enhance educators’ welfare in line with rising living costs.
Teachers Urged to Be Patient
The TSC has appealed for patience as it finalizes the payroll updates. Once processed, the salaries will reflect the new adjustments, ensuring teachers benefit from the negotiated terms.
