TSC Updates Hardship Zone List.
TSC Updates Hardship Zone List.TSC Updates Hardship Zone List for teachers.
Introduction:
Teaching is a noble profession where educators shape future generations in government-run schools overseen by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). However, some teachers are assigned to challenging areas, known as hardship regions, by the TSC.
Understanding Hardship Areas:
Hardship areas in Kenya are regions facing extreme difficulties such as inadequate infrastructure, limited access to basic amenities like power, clean water, and healthcare. These regions are often remote and underserved.
Compensation in Hardship Areas:
Teachers working in these underdeveloped regions receive additional stipends known as hardship payments. The amount varies based on the teacher’s job group, irrespective of the specific hardship region they serve in.
Designated Hardship Regions:
The TSC designates certain areas prone to terrorism, famine, or extreme weather as hardship regions. Teachers in schools located within these designated areas are entitled to a monthly hardship allowance. This counties include:
1. Mandera County
2. Marsabit County
3. Kwale County
4. Garissa County
5. Wajir County
6. West Pokot County
7. Narok County
8. Turkana County
9. Kilifi County
10. Isiolo County
11. Lamu County
12. Taita Taveta County
13. Tana River County
14. Samburu County
Updated Hardship Zone List:
As of December 1, 2020, the TSC has stopped the payment of hardship allowances in specific sub-counties, including Nyandarua, Kigumo, Murang’a, Kandara, and Nyahururu. This update affects teachers previously receiving hardship allowances in these regions.
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Areas Not Designated as Hardship:
1. Nyandarua – All sub-counties
2. Kigumo sub-county
3. Murang’a sub-county
4. Kandara sub-county
5. Nyahururu sub-county
Varied Allowance Rates:
The rates of hardship allowances vary depending on the teacher’s job group. Teachers in higher job grades receive more substantial allowances compared to those in lower job groups, reflecting the level of hardship they endure.
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Conclusion:
While teaching is a rewarding profession, educators working in hardship areas face unique challenges. The TSC’s periodic updates to the hardship zone list reflect its commitment to ensuring fair compensation for teachers serving in these regions.TSC Updates Hardship Zone List.