Khalwale urges TSC to engage striking teachers as gov't allocates funds for JSS hiring

Khwalwale welcomed a statement by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba that the government has set aside money to employ JSS teachers on permanent basis and implement the 2021-2025 CBA. 

"Now that the CS for Education, Julius Ogamba, has announced release of Ksh18.7 billion and Ksh13.5 billion for hiring of intern teachers and for implementation of the CBA on salary increment for teachers respectively, we urge Nancy Macharia to swallow her pride and lead the TSC to sit with the striking teachers to work on an immediate return to work formula," Khalwale said.

His sentiments come even as KUPPET insists that secondary school teachers will continue with their industrial action to demand hiring of intern teachers and implementation of the CBA. 

The talk temporary halted the teachers strike, urging involved parties to find an amicable solution. 

KNUT, the other teachers union that comprises mostly of primary school teachers, called off its planned strike, saying the government and TSC had shown goodwill to meet their concerns. 

The two unions want the government to permanently employ at least 46,000 intern teachers, and promote 132,000 teachers. 

Further teachers want the employer to remit their deductions and implement the second phase of the 2021-2025 CBA.