Union Demands Inclusion in TSC’s Sh17 Billion Budget.
The Kenya Independent Commissions Workers Union (KICOWU) has called for the formal inclusion of its members employed at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in the commission’s proposed budget of Sh17 billion.
KICOWU Secretary-General Njeru Kanyamba explained that workers based at the TSC secretariat have long been left out of budget allocations despite playing essential roles alongside other TSC staff. He highlighted that previously the union struggled to access and recruit members from various commissions, including the TSC.
Kanyamba indicated that the union is now pursuing official recognition within the budget framework to better support and represent workers in independent commissions.
KICOWU also represents employees in other commissions such as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), where it has similarly encountered difficulties recruiting members.
The union leader revealed that the lack of access to commission workers has limited KICOWU’s capacity to advocate effectively for their rights. He emphasized that securing a place in the budget would enable the union to represent these workers more efficiently.
Kanyamba stressed that since the government allocates substantial funds to various agencies, the union’s contribution to promoting fair labor practices and enhancing working conditions should not be overlooked.
He noted that a key objective of KICOWU is to negotiate equitable salaries for work of equal value and to foster harmonious employer-employee relations, which are crucial for the commissions’ smooth operation.
Union Demands Inclusion in TSC’s Sh17 Billion Budget.
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