NGUNGURU SEC. SCH. T.S.C.

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T.S.C. RETIREMENTS/ EXITS
1. TSC Voluntary retirement
A teacher may apply to retire on attainment of 50 years and on completion of 10 years continuous service
on Permanent and Pensionable terms. Such a teacher shall apply in writing through the head of institution
giving three months’ notice, stating the intended date of retirement.
Upon receipt of the application the Commission shall: Consider the application and issue a retirement
notice. Process retirement claim upon receipt of required documents from the teacher. The claim will then
be forwarded to the Director of Pension,Treasury, for payment.

2.TSC Retirement on medical grounds

A teacher may apply to retire or be called upon to retire on medical grounds and he/she should attach
supportive medical documents.
Procedure
1. The Commission will write to the Director of Medical Services (DMS) to convene a medical board.
2. The Medical Board will assess the teacher and give a recommendation to the DMS who in turn advises
the Commission.
3. The Commission will retire the teacher on medical grounds.
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3. TSC Retirement in public interest

A teacher may be retired in the light of his/her usefulness to the teaching service or any public assignment
and all other circumstances of the case, such retirement is desirable in the public interest.
NB: Teachers who retire qualify for lump sum and monthly Pension.

4. TSC Resignation
A teacher on permanent and pensionable terms can resign from service after giving three months’ notice
in writing or pay one month’s basic salary in lieu of notice. Resignation will not attract any pension
benefits. However, a male teacher who resigns or is dismissed from service is entitled to WCPS refund.
Such a teacher should write claiming the refund.
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5. TSC Resignation on mariage grounds

A married female teacher who has served for a minimum of period of five (5) years on P&P terms can
resign on account of marriage.
One is entitled to a marriage gratuity paid at a rate of 1/12 of a month’s pensionable emoluments for each
completed month of pensionable service subject to a maximum of one year pensionable emoluments.

6. Termination of service
An appointment of a teacher either serving on temporary or probationary terms may be terminated by
either the Commission or the teacher, with either party giving one month’s notice in writing or paying one
month’s basic salary in lieu of notice.
An appointment on P&P terms may be terminated by either the Commission or the teacher, with either
party giving three (3) month’s notice in writing or paying one (1) month’s basic salary in lieu of notice.
In case of temporary appointment, NSSF benefits are administered as per NSSF Act Cap 258.
A male teacher who was a contributor to WCPS qualifies for a refund of the amounts contributed.

7. TSC Death gratuity

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The dependants of a teacher who dies in service are entitled to Death Gratuity and Dependants Pension if
the teacher was serving on Permanent and Pensionable terms and was confirmed in the service.
For Death Gratuity to be paid the following shall apply:
 Deceased teacher’s name is removed from payroll and overpayment recorded if any.
 The next-of-kin should submit original death certificate and a letter by area chief identifying the
next-of-kin and dependants.
 The next of kin will settle over payment if any.
 The claim is forwarded to the Director of Pensions for payment. NB: In case of a dispute, the
parties involved are referred to the Deputy County Commissioner for arbitration.
 The dependants may also seek legal redress from a court of law.
 Pension is paid to the deceased dependants who are aged below 18 years for a period of 5 years.

8. Killed while on duty

This is pension paid to dependants when a teacher is killed on duty.
The benefit is payable to the spouse and/or dependants of a teacher who dies as a result of injuries in the
actual discharge of duty and without his/her own intention.
NB: The retirees/next of kin are informed when the claims are forwarded to the treasury for
payment.

9..Release to other organizations

A teacher who has been appointed to a Public Institution, Teachers Union, non-profit making educational
institution or Parastatal should submit an application to the Commission in writing through the head of
institution or agent and:
1. Attach a copy of the appointment letter
2. Present letter of acceptance of the offer
3. Present a TSC clearance certificate from the head of institution or TSC County Director in order to be
released.
The benefits from the teaching service are suspended until one retires with benefits from the institution
he/she was released to.

10. Transfer of service

A teacher who is offered employment by the Public Service Commission will have his/her past service
with the Commission transferred to the new Ministry. Such a teacher shall be required to apply for
Transfer of service attaching the appointment letter, acceptance of offer letter and TSC clearance
certificate.
The Commission will then:
1. Process Transfer of Service documents.
2. Submit documents to the relevant ministry/department.

11.Compulsory Retirement
This applies to teachers who have attained 60 years. A notice will be issued two years before the date of
retirement. The Commission may issue a shorter retirement notice under special circumstances.
Upon receipt of the retirement notice a teacher shall;
1. Promptly forward all the required documents listed in the notice.
2. Indicate full particulars of his/her bank account in the bank forms.
3. Commute a fraction of his/her pension up to a quarter.
4. Confirm Tax status with KRA and settle any tax liabilities.

Proposed TSC Contributory Pension Scheme

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Proposed Contributory Pension Scheme:
The government proposed a public servants superannuation scheme. This is a defined pension benefit
scheme where both the employer and the employee contribute certain proportions towards pension
benefits. It is mandatory for those joining service and those below 45 years. Those above 45 years can opt
to join.
Benefits of the proposed contributory Pension scheme
1. An employee can transfer pension benefit credits from a former employer to another with a similar
Pension scheme.
2. The scheme allows employees to access part of their benefits even before the mandatory retirement
age.
3. Teachers joining the scheme from non-contributory pension scheme will have their past benefits
transferred to the new scheme.
4. Widows and Children’s Pension Scheme (WCPS) and NSSF contribution will cease immediately an
employee joins the scheme.
5. Those who remain in the free Pension Act will be bound by the provision of the Pensions Act cap 189.

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