The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Trans Mara Branch has expressed hope that the ongoing talks with TSC will bear fruit.
Executive Secretary Willy Korir said the talks, which revolve around the salary increase and of promotion of teachers, are at an advance level.
Speaking in Kilgoris town, Korir observed that teachers have been patient for many years and its time their demands were fully met.
“There are talks which are ongoing between KNUT and TSC. As officials, we are optimistic that the talks will bear fruit. Teachers have been patient for many years and its better the government listened to their demands,” he noted.
According to him, the union has presented a memorandum to the TSC with an expectation an agreement will be reached soon.
Korir appealed for patience, adding that KNUT is keen in ensuring the second phase of the CBA (Amended), is fully implemented.
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“The talks are at advance level and I want to ask our teachers to remain patient. The last CBA was non-monetary but this time round, we must have salary increase for our teachers who work hard to ensure the country’s education is a success,” said Korir.
KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu has since revealed that they have held a series of talks with TSC concerning the CBA.
“The implementation of the second phase of the CBA amended phase has already started. We have presented a memorandum to TSC and we want to make sure that this time round, it shall not be a maternity CBA as it was,” noted Oyuu.
TSC on the other hand announced that it has received Ksh1.1 billion for promotions, which it says is insufficient, but vowed to push for the timely release of the funds.
By Kimutai Lang’at
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