Teachers in Job Group C3 may soon get a significantly higher yearly leave stipend as a result of new provisions in the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Annual Leave Allowance Increment
The proposal seeks to raise the annual leave allowance for teachers in this grade to Sh109,000, a substantial improvement over current rates, as part of broader efforts to enhance teachers’ welfare.
C3 instructors are crucial to the administration, mentorship, and curriculum delivery processes in secondary schools.
They typically hold diplomas and degrees and have years of experience. The proposed increase recognizes their contributions and attempts to boost morale and retention in the profession in light of increasing workloads and financial challenges.
Citing growing living expenses and the critical role educators play in the growth of the country, KUPPET highlighted the need to evaluate non-salary benefits, such as leave allowances, commuter allowances, and hardship allowances, in the CBA recommendations submitted to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
The organisation contends that the present perks no longer accurately represent the financial circumstances that educators across face.
When compared to the average leave allowance in the public sector, the proposed Sh109,000 yearly leave allowance would significantly impact C3 instructors.
According to Akello Misori, the secretary-general of KUPPET, the action is intended to raise teachers’ standard of living and recognise their critical role in influencing future generations.
We think that motivated and well-paid instructors are the foundation of every high-quality education.
“This idea sends a clear message that teachers’ well-being is not negotiable,” Misori stated as the draft plans were formally unveiled.
Justice And Fairness
To guarantee justice and fairness in pay, the proposal also suggests standardising and harmonising allowances across all employment groups.
The revised rates could go into effect in July 2025, coinciding with the beginning of the 2025–2029 CBA cycle, if the TSC approves them.
The government and other interested parties have been encouraged by KUPPET to expedite talks and take into account the economic contribution that educators make to the fabric of the country.
The union is still hopeful that the measures would be well embraced and carried out without significant obstacles.
Teachers nationwide are eagerly awaiting the results of the ongoing discussions between KUPPET and the TSC, expecting that the new CBA would resolve long-standing problems and bring about a new era of respect and better welfare for educators.