New Pay Allowances for B5 Teachers, Chief Principals, and Rural Educators
It is anticipated that teachers residing in rural areas will be among the largest beneficiaries of the reevaluation of their salaries and allowances.
In addition to receiving a pay increase of between 2.4% and 9.5% beginning this month, teachers will also receive increased housing allowances in the newly grouped regions as a result of the harmonization of the allowances in the new salary appraisals.
Under the new pay structure for teachers, those with the lowest salaries receive the highest percentage of the increase, 9.5%, while those with the highest salaries receive an increase of 2.4%.
Salary Increase and Housing Allowances for Teachers:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Increase Range | 2.4%–9.5% |
| Effective Date of Pay Raises | Backdated to July: Effective this month, leading to increased pay in August |
| Pay Structure | The lowest salary grades receive the highest increase (9.5%), while highest grades receive 2.4% increase |
| Housing Allowances | Harmonization of allowances across clusters in new salary structure |
Backdated to July, the pay raises for teachers will take effect this month, resulting in larger paychecks beginning in August.
Teachers living in rural areas will be among those smiling all the way to the bank, as their house allowances have been harmonised under the four clusters, which comprise the entire country.
Housing Allowance Based on Clusters:
In the new allowances structure, a grade B5 teacher will be entitled to a house allowance of Ksh. 6,750 if they live in cluster one area, Nairobi; Ksh. 4,400 for cluster 2 areas of Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Malindi, and Kitale; Ksh. 3,850 for those living in cluster three areas comprising other former municipalities; and a similar amount for all other areas of the country.
A Chief Principal residing in Nairobi will receive Ksh.50,000 in house allowance, while those residing in Cluster 2 will receive Ksh.35,000, Cluster 3 will receive Ksh.25,000, and Cluster 4 will receive Ksh.21,000.
| Grade | Cluster 1 (Nairobi) | Cluster 2 (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, etc.) | Cluster 3 (Other Former Municipalities) | Cluster 4 (Rest of the Country) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B5 Teacher | Ksh. 6,750 | Ksh. 4,400 | Ksh. 3,850 | Ksh. 3,850 |
| Chief Principal | Ksh. 50,000 | Ksh. 35,000 | Ksh. 25,000 | Ksh. 21,000 |
The housing allowances were included in the August payroll. All other allowances remain identical, including hardship, commuter, leave, and disability allowances.
Other Allowances:
| Allowance | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardship Allowance | Remains unchanged for all clusters |
| Commuter Allowance | Remains unchanged for all clusters |
| Leave Allowance | Remains unchanged for all clusters |
| Disability Allowance | Remains unchanged for all clusters |
