Gov't promises to address teachers' concerns as KNUT calls off planned strike

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba in a statement thanked KNUT officials and members for their selfless act of calling off the strike, promising that the government will strive to meet the demands raised by the teachers.

"We assure our teachers of the government's genuine commitment to addressing all their legitimate concerns, notwithstanding the limiting fiscal space within which we are operating as a country," Ogamba said.

The CS then urged all parents and guardians to ensure their children report to their respective schools as planned. 

"As earlier notified, the ministry has already disbursed Ksh.21.8 billion as capitation to all basic education institutions, to facilitate a seamless resumption of all school operations," Ogamba added.

He further assured that 'through a consultative approach with all stakeholders, we will work together to achieve a satisfactory resolution of all outstanding issues, to enhance a conducive and favourable working environment for our dedicated teachers'.

This after KNUT called off its planned nationwide strike following a day-long meeting by KNUT's National Executive Council (NEC) on Sunday. 

"The NEC has, therefore, today August 25, 2024, agreed to withdraw the strike action notice which was elapsing midnight August 25, 2024 since we have commenced addressing the remaining matters administratively. In light of the latest developments, we direct our teachers to resume duty effective Monday, August 26, 2024," KNUT announced in a statement signed by its Secretary General Collins Henry Oyuu.