The new rules introduce structured job evaluations and standardized salary bands. This change provides clearer authority to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) for enforcing pay structures. Samuel Chepkong’a, a member of Parliament, stated, “We found that the regulations are constitutional and in accordance with the enabling law.” The House Committee on Delegated Legislation backed these regulations.

In the same month, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) addressed claims of delays in April salary payments. They refuted allegations linking these delays to the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) and a High Court order. A teacher had filed a petition against KEWOTA and TSC over unauthorized salary deductions that began around 2019 without her consent.

The Employment and Labour Relations Court issued a stay order on these deductions pending further proceedings. The TSC allocated Ksh24.2 billion to cover salary shortfalls and health insurance for teachers. This allocation includes Ksh3 billion specifically to settle pending medical bills for educators.

A total of 100,000 teachers have been affected by unauthorized deductions averaging Ksh200 monthly—resulting in total monthly deductions of Ksh30 million. An unnamed teacher remarked, “I categorically state that I have never applied for membership to KEWOTA.” She also noted that many teachers face similar issues across the country.

The approval of these regulations marks the end of a tussle between SRC and various state agencies over pay control. Esther Passaris, another member of Parliament, highlighted that “a fair wage is not a cost; it is an investment in dignity and service delivery.” This sentiment reflects growing concerns about fair compensation within the education sector.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding potential further legal actions stemming from the recent court orders. However, the current state indicates a significant shift in how salaries will be managed in Kenya moving forward.

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