KESSHA Decry Teacher Shortage Crisis in Sub-County Schools
Stephen Kavuvu, Chairperson of the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) Machakos chapter, has raised concerns about a critical shortage of teachers in sub-county schools. He emphasized that this shortage is significantly undermining the quality of education provided to students.
The issue is particularly pressing in schools established by the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), where the majority of teachers are hired under Boards of Management (BOMs).
Kavuvu noted that the schools are heavily dependent on BOM-employed teachers due to insufficient financial resources.
He explained that the available funds are primarily allocated for essential needs, such as the lunch program, leaving minimal funds for teachers’ salaries.
Kavuvu discussed the role of the government, acknowledging that while funding is provided, it often arrives in small, irregular amounts.
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He pointed out that delays in the disbursement of Free Secondary Education (FSE) funds exacerbate the situation, causing significant challenges in paying BOM teachers, who already face financial instability due to the inconsistent funding.
Impact on Education Quality and Social Inequality
Kavuvu stressed that the shortage of teachers in these regions not only hampers academic performance but also exacerbates social inequalities.
Students in sub-county schools struggle to receive the same quality of education as those in better-funded institutions. He believes that the employment of more teachers would greatly alleviate these issues.
Kavuvu is advocating for increased government funding and a more streamlined process for disbursing FSE funds.
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He also highlighted the need for a sustainable solution to ensure that BOM teachers receive fair compensation, which would help stabilize the education system in sub-county schools.
He concluded by emphasizing that the future of students is at risk and that ensuring access to quality education for every child, regardless of their school’s funding source, is crucial.
KESSHA Decry Teacher Shortage Crisis in Sub-County Schools
