TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION

TO: ALL TEACHERS

PERMISSION FOR LACTATING MOTHERS POST-MATERNITY LEAVE

The Code of Regulations for teachers (2015) read together with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (2025-2029) makes specific provisions for Maternity, Paternity and Preadoptive leave.

In line with the said provisions, all teachers are eligible for only one leave at a time.

This notwithstanding, the Commission is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our teachers with specific reference to new mothers.

To this end, it has been decided that lactating mothers be given permission for 2 hours daily for a period of two (2) months immediately following resumption of duty, after completion of their maternity leave.

The provision of a two hours daily permission is intended to facilitate a smooth transition to mothers resuming duties after Maternity Leave, while ensuring they are able to attend to the needs of their newborns.

To operationalize the provisions of this Circular, all teachers and respective Supervisors are required to take note that:

1) The two-hour permission is effective from the date of resumption of duty postmaternity leave.

2) The timing of the daily permission can be adjusted in consultation with the Head of Institution, ensuring minimal disruption of curriculum delivery.

3) Permission must be sought in writing and formally approved by the Head of Institution.

4) Heads of Institutions who require such permission must apply to the Sub-County Directors for approval.

5) This provision is applicable only for a two-month period from the date of resumption from Maternity Leave.

The purpose of this Circular is to draw your attention to this crucial milestone in our teacher management space.

E. J. MITEI (MS)Ag. COMMISSION SECRETARY/CEO

Copy to

Mr. Collins Henry OyuuSecretary General,Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT),P. O. Box 30407-00100,NAIROBI

Mr. Akello M. T. MisoriSecretary GeneralKenya Union for Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET)P.O. Box 30412 – 00100NAIROBI

Mr. James ToromeSecretary GeneralKenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET)P.O Box 7941 8- OOI OONAIROBI

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