Teachers who resigned or were dismissed from service after April 6, 2018, can now claim their pension and gratuity, thanks to a new directive from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
In a circular issued by acting TSC secretary and CEO Evaleen Mitei, affected teachers and their families were advised to visit the nearest county or sub-county office for guidance on the application process.
The policy shift follows the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed in July with teachers’ unions. Under the new deal, resignation or dismissal no longer results in complete loss of benefits, a major departure from the previous system where such teachers forfeited pension entirely.
While the commission did not disclose how many former teachers stand to benefit, its records show that at least 470 have been struck off the register in the last five years over disciplinary cases. A 2022 TSC survey revealed that an average of 44 teachers leave service daily through resignation, death, or retirement. Between June 2022 and January 2023 alone, 8,018 teachers exited the profession.
According to the circular, claimants must submit verified documents such as identification records, KRA PIN certificates, bank details, and, in the case of deceased teachers, death certificates. The applications will first be vetted by sub-county directors, then forwarded to county directors before reaching TSC headquarters for processing.
The commission noted that the directive aligns with the new CBA and is meant to ensure fair treatment of teachers who leave service under various circumstances. For many, the decision offers long-awaited relief after years of uncertainty.
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