A part from the monthly basic salary, teachers employed under Teachers Service Commission (TSC) are paid monthly commuter allowance depending on job group.
As captured under 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the monthly commuter allowance helps teachers cover commuting expenses to and from school.
The commuter allowance rates as captured by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) normally vary based on teacher job group .
The allowance is quite critical in understanding teachers’ financial considerations as well as the commitment from the commission towards maintaining a positive working environment.
Here is the current commuting allowances for teachers based on their grades and the commission rates
Grade B5 sh 4,000
Grade C1 sh 4,000
Grade C2. sh 5,000
Grade C3 sh 6,000
Grade C4 sh 8,000
Grade C5 sh 8,000
Grade D1 sh 12,000
Grade D2 sh 12,000
Grade D3 sh 14,000
Grade D4 sh 14,000
Grade D5 sh 16,000
Teacher with students during past rehearsals for KCPE Exams ; Image/Courtesy
The allowances are paid at different rates aim to alleviate the financial burden incurred by teachers who commute to their workplace.
TSC commuter allowance received by teachers demonstrates the dedication from the commission to teachers’ well-being .
It is also a show of recognition of the likely problems the teachers face on their daily travels to and from work.
