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Senator Khalwale Urges Nancy Macharia to Swallow Her Pride and Engage Striking Teachers Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has urged Teachers Service Commission (TSC) CEO Nancy Macharia to engage in discussions with the striking teachers, emphasizing the need to resolve the impasse that has significantly disrupted learning, particularly in secondary schools. Khalwale responded positively to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba’s announcement that the government has allocated funds to hire junior secondary school (JSS) teachers on a permanent basis and to implement the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The CS for Education announced that Ksh18.7 billion and Ksh13.5 billion will be released…

Teachers to Receive Pay Rise This Month: New Salary and Allowance Structure Teachers nationwide are set to benefit from a pay rise beginning at the end of this month, with increases ranging between Ksh.1,000 and Ksh.3,000 based on their job groups. The pay review, initially anticipated to start in July with the current financial year, was delayed due to claims of insufficient funds. Despite a split in opinions between the two major unions, KNUT and KUPPET, on whether to strike, the government confirmed that it has secured Ksh.13 billion to fund the pay increment. Follow Teachers Updates Page On Facebook…

KUPPET Tells Parents to Keep Children Home As Teachers Strike Continues The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has cautioned parents against sending their children to school during the ongoing teachers’ strike. The union emphasized that the strike remains in effect despite a court order temporarily halting it. Akello Misori, the Secretary-General of Kuppet, stated that any parent choosing to send their child to school must take full responsibility for any potential consequences. He also noted that while some schools are operating outside the usual timetable, it is the responsibility of parents to heed the union’s guidance, although principals…

TSC Urged to Employ More Special Needs Teachers Elizabeth Ngare, principal of Likoni School for the Visually Impaired, has urged the government to address the critical shortage of teachers specializing in special needs education. She highlighted that the lack of qualified teachers has significantly hampered the education of special needs learners. Ngare emphasized that the distribution of specialized teachers across the country is uneven, leaving many special schools understaffed. This issue is particularly severe in schools for the blind, where inadequate infrastructure and limited learning materials further exacerbate the situation. The Principal expressed concern over the high cost and scarcity…

Schools Warned to Stay Vigilant Amid Mpox Outbreak Concerns Milton Nzioka, the Rift Valley Regional Director of Education (RDE), has called on school heads to remain vigilant regarding Mpox, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety of all students and staff. He noted that the Ministry of Education is actively collaborating with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to prevent any potential outbreaks within schools. The director reported that school heads have already received instructions to closely monitor their institutions and ensure the safety protocols are adhered to. Follow Teachers Updates Page On Facebook He expressed particular concern for…

How not to make a mistake when choosing the best bookmaker in Kenya. We explain the criteria for evaluating a reliable betting company. Betting legalization and tightening up The Kenyan gambling market can be compared to a huge green oasis in the middle of the Sahara desert. Kenya was one of the first countries in Africa to legalize the betting market and introduced many legislative regulations. These conditions force weak players to leave the market and strong ones to establish themselves and compete. We have analyzed the top bookmaker brands in Kenya and will tell you how to choose a…

KNUT’s Perspective on the KUPPET Teachers’ Strike The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) find themselves at odds regarding the ongoing teachers’ strike. While KUPPET insists that the strike continues, KNUT has decided to call it off, citing ongoing negotiations with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Hesbon Agolla, the Deputy Secretary General of KNUT, clarified that there is no competition or disagreement between the two unions, but rather a difference in their approach to labor relations with the employer, TSC. Reflecting on the historical instability within the teaching sector, Agolla…

KUPPET Criticizes Delays in Payroll Adjustments as Teachers’ Protest Persists Moses Nthurima, Deputy Secretary General of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), expressed frustration over the delayed payment of agreed-upon funds. Last year, KUPPET and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) had an agreement to disburse the funds in two phases. However, the TSC did not factor in the money until after KUPPET’s recent strike action began. Nthurima criticized this delay, describing it as “mischievous,” suggesting that the TSC’s timing was an attempt to delay the impact of the strike. Nthurima pointed out that despite the TSC’s plan…

COTU Backs KUPPET Strike, Accuses TSC of Bullying Teachers With Court Orders The Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), Francis Atwoli, voiced his support on Wednesday for the ongoing teachers’ strike. During a briefing in Nairobi, Atwoli accused the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of consistently intimidating the striking teachers with unnecessary court orders. He emphasized his unwavering stance, urging the teachers to persist with the strike until the government met all their demands. Atwoli argued that the strike was the only effective way to pressure the government into addressing the teachers’ concerns. He asserted that since…

KNUT Defends Choice to Withdraw from Teachers’ Strike Despite Critical Issues Hesbon Agolla, Deputy Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), detailed the reasoning behind the union’s decision to call off the strike. Agolla addressed concerns about teacher employment delays and clarified the agreements reached during recent negotiations. Agolla stated that the union anticipated permanent teacher employment by July. However, the employer failed to meet this timeline due to financial constraints. Despite this, KNUT decided to pause the strike to give the government time to address these issues. Agolla emphasized that while KNUT does not speak on…