KNUT Highlights Financial Hardships Among Teachers in Kenya, Calls For Action.
Teachers, particularly the younger ones, are facing significant financial difficulties, according to the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT).
KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu says many teachers have been forced to borrow from their savings, which has contributed to rising mental health challenges within classrooms.
These financial pressures are affecting the overall well-being of teachers, leading to increased stress and anxiety.
The KNUT boss emphasized the need to promote 130,000 teachers and requested local banks to expedite the remittance of third-party deductions.
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Oyuu urged that delays in processing these payments exacerbate the financial strain on teachers, calling for timely action from banking institutions.
Pension Issues
Teso South Member of Parliament Mary Emaase expressed concerns regarding the delay in pension payments, particularly for retirees who are forced to travel to Nairobi for processing.
Emaase urged the National Treasury to streamline this process, ensuring retirees receive their pensions without unnecessary travel.
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Additionally, she raised the issue of unexplained deductions of Ksh 200 from their benefits, asking for clarity and resolution on the matter.
KNUT Highlights Financial Hardships Among Teachers in Kenya, Calls For Action
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