Good News for Educators as the 2025–2026 CBA Proposal Incorporates a Risk Allowance of Up to Sh48,761
Positive developments are on the horizon for educators, as the 2025–2026 CBA proposal suggests a risk allowance of up to Sh48,761.
Such proposals would offer compensation to these educators for difficult, and at times perilous, situations encountered during the execution of their professional responsibilities.
Concerning the proposed framework of the risk allowance, a larger sum will be allocated to educators in higher job grades.
Educators in job grade D5, with a salary of Sh243,808. 50, will receive the highest risk allowance of Sh48,761, which is calculated at 20% of their basic salary. This will represent the maximum level of risk-related compensation under the existing proposals.
The allowance will decrease incrementally in the lower job grades.
For instance, educators in job group D4 will receive an amount of Sh45,348. 66, followed by Sh41,428. 16 and Sh37,168. 89 for those in groups D3 and D2, respectively.
Intermediate administrators in grades D1 and C5 will be assigned levels of Sh32,769. 54 and Sh27,877. 85, respectively.
Classroom educators in job grades C4 and C3, who are often located in remote and unsafe areas, will benefit from the proposed allowances of Sh24,788. 52 and Sh21,861. 08, respectively.
Risk allowances will also be extended to educators in the lower job groups C2 and C1, amounting to Sh18,186. 04 and Sh14,521. 26, respectively.
The TSC proposal, which has the backing of teachers’ unions, is regarded as a timely intervention aimed at enhancing the morale of educators and acknowledging the risks they face in various regions.
This initiative aligns with the ongoing demands for improved compensation for educators in challenging environments.
Upon adoption, the new CBA will significantly contribute to rectifying disparities and improving the well-being of Kenyan educators across all job groups.