PREMIUM Why teachers rejected Sh8bn salary increment New salaries affective July 1 are part of the second phase of the 2025-2028 CBA. Education Just now Listen

Teachers argue that after waiting years for salary progression, the increase does not match the rising cost of living, especially after deductions including PAYE, Housing Levy, Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) contributions and pension deductions.75 billion over four years, covering salary adjustments, structural changes and welfare components.

The adjustments will run until June 30, 2027, as part of the four-year agreement signed between TSC and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) and Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (Kusnet).