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MPs criticise TSC over hardship allowances for teachers
Hardship allowances are meant to support public servants posted to regions with insecurity, poor infrastructure, or lack of basic services.
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MCAs pocket Sh1.57 billion while counties spend millions on travel
Busia County topped the list, spending Sh64.4 million, followed by Baringo with Sh50.4 million, Homa Bay at Sh45 million, Embu at Sh30.6 million, and Elgeyo Marakwet at Sh28.1 million.
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TSC defends use of 1997 hardship policy amid rising concerns
At the moment, the Teachers Service Commission recognises 44 hardship zones, the Judiciary lists 21, and the wider civil service—including counties and state agencies, acknowledges only 16.
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MPs demand answers on hardship allowance disparities for teachers
MPs questioned the TSC, accusing it of selectively promoting and deploying teachers to rural schools that attract hardship allowances, while sidelining local educators.
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Teachers in hardship areas sue TSC over exclusion from promotions
The association argues that the decision denies these teachers their rightful career progression opportunities in the 2024–2025 financial year.