Kirinyaga ECDE Teachers Confirmed On Permanent and Pensionable Terms
Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) teachers in Kirinyaga had a big reason to smile after they received news that they had been confirmed on permanent and pensionable terms.
A total of 410 Kirinyaga ECDE teachers were employed on a permanent basis and their salaries increased effectively.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru had revealed the teachers had indeed been hired on permanent and pensionable terms.
The good news was revealed at Kutus County Headquarters where Governor Waiguru oversaw the presentation of letters of employment to the teachers on the 2nd of November. The Governor said that her government was committed to improving the terms and conditions of work of the ECDE teachers.
Upon employment on permanent and pensionable terms, the ECDE teachers will now pocket Kshs. 22,000 while the highest will be earning Kshs. 49,000 every month.
In previous times, the teachers had been earning Kshs. 11,000 and Kshs. 15,000.
Waiguru allayed fears over her promise being doubted. she had promised to employ ECDE teachers on permanent and pensionable terms.
“There had been murmurs and threats from some people during the campaigns but I told them that I do not say something I do not mean. I have now fulfilled my promise to the teachers,” said Governor Waiguru.
According to Ms Waiguru, the new scheme of service will be effected immediately.
She said that the 410 teachers will receive a substantial pay rise in the new terms of payment.
Waiguru revealed that the county government will allocate Kshs. 103 million for payment of salaries with the County Government also paying for the retirement of the teachers’ benefits through the County’s Pension Fund.
According to her, the move will empower teachers and facilitate their personal growth but will also motivate them to offer the best services to about 15,000 learners in the county.
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