TSC Promises Early December Salaries For Teachers
TSC Promises Early December Salaries For Teachers. A senior Teachers Service Commission (TSC) official has given assurances that teachers will receive their December salaries without interruption, ensuring they are paid soon before Christmas. The statement contradicts concerns expressed by Finance Minister Njuguna Ndung’u, who recently said the government is facing financial problems and may struggle to pay civil servants’ December salaries due to various factors, including severe droughts and the impact of electricity. nino rains affecting revenue collection.
Speaking before the Parliamentary Budget Committee, CS Ndung’u highlighted the difficulties facing the government, citing problems in both revenue collection and budget allocation caused by adverse weather conditions. Despite these challenges, a TSC official confirms that teachers will receive their full December salaries on time, traditionally paid around the 18th or no later than the 22nd of the month, allowing them to prepare for the festive season.
Many teachers expressed concern about the possibility of missing out on December salaries, which would affect their holiday plans. However, a TSC insider says funds are already available to ensure timely payments to teachers.
It is worth noting recent cases where the government has faced problems in meeting salary obligations, such as the case of the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) workers who have been unpaid for five months. The government finally cleared the arrears of wages after pressure from various parties, including the Senate Committee on ICT.
The TSC is currently under pressure to address salary changes for P1 teachers it promoted through deployment to lower secondary schools, with many of these teachers delayed in receiving updated salaries since they started teaching Year 7 in March.
Teachers hope their pay will continue without interruption, reflecting wider concerns in the education sector.
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