Education CS Reassures No Job Losses in Parastatal Mergers.
The Ministry of Education has alleviated fears surrounding job losses following the recent mergers of education-related parastatals.
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba emphasized that no employee would face termination as a result of the restructuring.
The ministry clarified that the changes involve aligning and rationalizing functions rather than eliminating them. Employees whose roles are impacted will be redeployed to other areas within the ministry.
Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency
The restructuring is intended to improve efficiency within the education sector by aligning specific functions with their appropriate institutions.
The ministry noted that if a particular role is better handled within its framework, the necessary adjustments will be made while retaining all personnel. This assurance aims to address concerns raised by stakeholders about the implications of the mergers on the workforce.
A senior ministry official reaffirmed that the goal is not redundancy but optimization, stating that all employees will be absorbed into roles matching their expertise. Ogamba said the move is part of the government’s broader strategy to streamline operations across various sectors without disrupting livelihoods.
In related developments, the Ministry of Education has announced the release of the second tranche of capitation funds to schools. A total of KSh 14 billion is being processed and will be disbursed by the end of the week, following the KSh 19 billion released last week.
The funds are part of the KSh 48 billion allocation for schools, which the government is releasing in installments due to ongoing financial challenges.
Ogamba highlighted the importance of these disbursements in ensuring uninterrupted school operations, acknowledging that delays have been caused by fiscal constraints. The ministry is working diligently to complete the process by next week to meet its obligations.
Exam Registration Support
The Ministry is also addressing concerns about students’ preparedness for national exams, particularly those who may wish to repeat classes or defer their exams.
Ogamba has directed the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) to set up a help desk to guide the public and ensure a smooth registration process. Discussions are ongoing to resolve issues surrounding candidates’ exam readiness and potential class repetitions.
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Ogamba expressed confidence in the ministry’s ability to address these challenges, reiterating that the measures being implemented aim to uphold the integrity of the education system while supporting both students and employees.
Education CS Reassures No Job Losses in Parastatal Mergers.
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