It is now clear over the salary structure for ECDE teachers

It is now clear over the salary structure for ECDE teachers

 The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) draws attention to erroneous reports appearing In a section of the media focusing on the salary structure for Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) teachers and caregivers.

These reports have Indicated that ECDE teachers receive a salary below the minimum wage. The reports were based on basic salary instead of the gross salary, and thus, misleading.

SRC hereby clarifies  that in December 2021, it advised a gross remuneration for the lowest cadre of ECDE teacher based in Nairobi (Cluster 1) receiving between Ksh 14,961 and Ksh 15,842, while those in Ouster  4 (other  areas) receiving between  Ksh 13,211  and  Ksh  14,092.

This advice considered affordability and fiscal sustainability of the wage bill for county governments.

Upon a request from county governments, SRC issued a clarification on 13 January 2023 reiterating its earlier position on the remuneration and benefits of ECDE teachers.

SRC is currently reviewing  the remuneration for all public officers, including ECDE teachers, under the third remuneration review cycle, and which  shall be issued by June 2023.

In One with our mandate of setting, reviewing  and advising on the remuneration and benefits In the public service, SRC will  continue to engage and respond  to stakeholders on the matter, as appropriate.

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is established under Chapter 12, Article 230 of  the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. SRC’s mandate is to:

a)  Set and regularly review the remuneration and  benefits of all State  officers; and,

b)  Advise the national and county governments on the remuneration and benefits of all other  public officers.

For more information, contact:
Anthony  Mwangi;
Mobile:  +254 739 579 176;
Email; ammwangi@src,go.ke

For more information, visit: www.src.go.ke