The National Treasury has proposed an additional Sh88 billion in the 2024-25 second supplementary budget, with teachers, university staff and security personnel set to benefit the most.
This new allocation, tabled in Parliament for approval, is expected to unlock long-awaited salary adjustmentsand address critical insurance issues affecting public servants, particularly teachers and police officers.
Who will benefit from the Budget Increase
1. Teachers Service Commission (TSC) – Sh17 Billion Increase
Teachers are the biggest winners, with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) getting an additional Sh17 billion. This will cover:
- Sh10 billion for salary adjustments to meet union demands.
- Sh6.9 billion for basic salary increments for teachers.
- Sh4.7 billion to clear teacher insurance contributions, so teachers can get medical services after reports of hospitals turning them away due to unpaid insurance debts.
2. University Lecturers & Staff – Sh6.5 Billion Boost
University staff, including lecturers and non-teaching staff, will get a Sh6.5 billion allocation to the Higher Education Department.
- Sh4.3 billion will be for the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), to honour salary increments and benefits negotiated by lecturers and staff unions.
3. Police & Prisons Officers – Sh7.1 Billion Increase
Police and prison officers will also benefit:
- Sh5 billion for insurance challenges, so officers can access healthcare services.
- Sh2.1 billion for Kenya’s international peacekeeping mission, specifically for the deployment of Kenyan police to Haiti.
Breakdown of the Sh88 Billion Supplementary Budget
- Sh68 billion for ministerial expenditure, including:
- Sh24.7 billion for recurrent expenses (salaries, insurance, CBAs).
- Sh43 billion for development projects (infrastructure and government programs).This comes after labor unions have been pressing for salary adjustments and better working conditions for teachers, police officers and public university staff.
What’s Next?
The Parliament will now scrutinize and debate the estimates before approval. If approved, the funds will be a big reprieve to thousands of public servants who are facing salary delays, insurance issues and stalled CBAs.