Teachers from the Western region have been called upon not to engage in gambling activities to avoid falling into financial problems.
Western Region Teachers Service Commission Director Victoria Muoka said many teachers have fallen prey to betting, hence falling into financial quagmires.
Muoka said some teachers have fallen into debt traps after getting addicted to betting.
She said several teachers have been asking to be moved from their current stations since they can no longer meet their financial obligations.
Muoka was speaking during the Busia County, Kenya Secondary School Heads meeting in Kisumu.
At the same time, called on school heads to be collaborative in their approaches in the wake of the new education curriculum.
She said Competency-Based Education needs the support of all stakeholders.
She said parents and board members alike should be consulted as the curriculum takes root.
Muoka said school heads should be all-inclusive, irrespective of the status of some workers at their stations.
The director said teacher appraisals should only be undertaken by serving heads and not those who have exited service.
“In the event a school head has retired, that role should be carried out by the deputy or a senior teacher,” she said.
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The TSC Western boss said school heads should be well versed in financial management and proper accounting in order to avoid bottlenecks when they eventually retire from service.
Busia school heads chairman Davis Maase criticised his colleagues who are not team players, noting that they are a major drawback to others.
He singled out some of the schools where heads do not support KESSHA activities.
By Fredrick Odiero
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