Teachers serve as one of the most important people in our society as they provide education in different levels. Apart from offering education, they act guardians and role models to children who in turn are the country’s future generation.
For instance, teachers in Kenya are respected by most of the people for shaping up their lives in different ways.
However the teaching profession draws people from different communities in Kenya hence producing tribes that have more teachers in the country.
In this article, MURANGANEWS explores the number of teachers in Kenya and the 3 tribes that dominate the sector.
What is the total number of teachers in Kenya?
Teachers in Kenya have increased in the past few years as the number of students has also been on the rise.
According to reports, teachers in Kenya who are under payroll of the Teachers Service Commission are around 346,760.
Which tribe has the most teachers in Kenya?
The People Daily reports that the Kalenjin community accounts for the majority of teachers in Kenya.
As per the report a total of about 59,538 teachers in Kenya are from the Kalenjin tribe.
Also, the local news outlet reveals that Kikuyu closely follow their Kalenjin counterparts with 59,010 teachers. The Luhya community comes at the third spot with around 52,882 teachers.
The three tribes account for almost 171,430 which is almost half the number of all teachers in Kenya, 346,760.
Teachers Salary Scale in Kenya
How much is a teacher paid in Kenya per month?
Salaries of teachers in Kenya vary according to various factors such as rank and experience among other things.
Who is the highest paid teacher in Kenya?
Job group D1 teachers earn a basic salary of Ksh 78,625 while those in job group D3 take home around Ksh 105,182 and 106,043 per month.
What is the lowest salary for a teacher?
According to Tuko, the lowest paid teacher in Kenya pockets around Ksh 23,830 and a house allowance of Ksh 3,850 each and every month.
