Public primary and secondary schools in the country might not reopen after both The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) announce a nationalwide strike from August 26, 2024.
The unions have threatened to take this step if the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) fails to address their grievances.
Among the top concerns is the urgent need for the confirmation and employment terms of junior secondary school teachers, a matter that has been pending despite numerous discussions and promises.
The unions are also demanding a review and increment of teachers’ salaries to match the rising cost of living.
Public schools are set to reopen from the 26th of August for the third term after which national examinations will take place.
By Newshub