The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called on the government to offer special allowances and better remuneration to teachers serving in the volatile Kerio Valley region.
West Pokot KUPPET Executive Secretary Joel Todogori stated that such incentives would boost the morale of educators working under extremely challenging conditions, ultimately improving academic performance in the area.
“Teachers in Kerio Valley face immense challenges—there’s no clean water, no food, and necessities are hard to come by,” Todogori said during a press briefing. “Offering allowances would go a long way in motivating them and improving the quality of education.”
Todogori revealed that some teachers have to travel as far as 150 kilometres to reach the county headquarters, a journey he described as not only exhausting but also demoralising.
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“It’s unreasonable to expect effective service delivery when teachers are forced to cover such long distances just to access basic administrative services,” he noted.
He further urged both the county and national governments to step in and support students by paying school fees and launching education programmes tailored to the region’s needs.
“Many families here are unable to afford school fees. We are asking the government to intervene and cushion parents, so no child is left behind,” Todogori appealed.
He also stressed the importance of the timely release of capitation funds, lamenting that delays in disbursement have severely disrupted learning activities.
“Capitation delays have become a national crisis. Schools are struggling to operate, and this is affecting learners countrywide,” he added.
Education in the Kerio Valley region has been severely impacted by persistent insecurity, resulting in repeated school closures and widespread disruptions.
While efforts are underway to enhance security and reopen schools, Todogori said more must be done to ensure sustained access to education.
“The government must not only secure the region but also make it attractive for both learners and teachers,” Todogori concluded.
By Kimutai Langat
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