The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced updated house allowance rates for Grade C1 teachers, effective January 2025.
This adjustment aims to alleviate financial pressure for teachers, especially in high-cost areas, as part of TSC’s commitment to supporting educators across Kenya.
Who Falls Under Grade C1?
Grade C1 applies to diploma-level educators such as Primary Teacher I, Primary Teacher II, Secondary Teacher III, and Lecturer III. To address varying living costs, TSC has divided house allowances into four categories based on location.
Here’s the breakdown:
| Location Category | Monthly Allowance (Ksh) |
|---|---|
| Nairobi City | 10,000 |
| Major Cities & Towns | 7,500 |
| Former Municipalities | 5,800 |
| Other Areas | 5,000 |
Teachers stationed in Nairobi (Cluster 1) will receive the highest Ksh10,000 allowance monthly, reflecting the city’s higher living costs. Educators in cities like Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret (Cluster 2) will receive Ksh7,500 per month.
For those in smaller towns classified as former municipalities (Cluster 3), the allowance is set at Ksh5,800. Educators working in rural or lower-cost areas (Cluster 4) will receive Ksh5,000 monthly.
The TSC emphasized that these variations aim to offset regional financial disparities, ensuring teachers in areas with higher living expenses receive adequate support. For many in expensive urban centers, this increase could provide significant relief.
Keeping up with rising expenses is challenging, and this revised allowance structure represents TSC’s attempt to bridge the gap.
The adjustment acknowledges the vital role of educators and ensures financial support is proportional to their living and working conditions.
If you’re a Grade C1 teacher, it’s essential to categorize your school location correctly. This awareness will help you plan your finances better for 2025 and beyond.
This update is an encouraging step toward better supporting teachers.
However, ongoing discussions and feedback will determine its real impact on daily life. Teachers are encouraged to stay informed about further TSC announcements, including allowances and potential promotions.
Your opinion matters. Do you feel this policy meets your financial needs, or is there more that could be done? Let’s keep the dialogue alive and focus on elevating the teaching profession together.
Stay tuned for more updates and news to help you stay ahead in your teaching career!
