Teachers have urged the Education Cabinet Secretary, CS Julius Ogamba to address the issue of delayed school capitation funds which has paralyzed the school functioning.
Led by Kisii County KUPPET Executive Secretary Joseph Abincha and Gucha Branch KNUT Executive Secretary, Lucy Machuki, have said teachers expect Ogamba to clarify on the delayed capitation funds to schools that has crippled them as principals have threatened to close schools earlier to avoid financial headaches in their institutions.
The teaching fraternity also would like to know why most of the teachers who were promoted early this term have not received their promotion letters despite others reporting to their new work stations.
CS Ogamba who is expected to visit Kisii County on Thursday, July 24 for the Kisii Empowerment Forum- Bobasi chapter, is expected to lead the fundraising ceremony, whereby the National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetangula, President Ruto’s Personal aide, Farouk Kibet and CS for mining and Blue economy, Hassan Joho will grace the occasion.
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Spot check by Education News noted dire conditions at most of boarding schools in the region.
At some schools in Kenyenya and Sameta Sub counties, students complained of taking porridge without sugar because schools are operating without cash.
Two girls from a boarding school in Kenyenya Sub-County explained how they have been sneaking out of the school compound with the help of the school watchman to their homes to fetch sugar for sale to their colleagues at school.
“We bring it and give a share to watchmen to protect us from being discovered by the teachers and we sell the remaining sugar to get money to buy bread.” Explained one of the girls who sought not to be named for fear of punishment.
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A parent from Nyabigena Secondary School who spoke to Education News asked the Ministry of Education to allow principals to close schools early to avoid further countrywide student unrest.
According to Bobasi area MP Innocent Obiri and Kisii County Woman Representative Doris Aburi who is the conveners of the meeting, the CS will accompany other high profile Government officials for the Kisii Empowerment Forum- Bobasi chapter.
Others expected in the meeting are CS for Energy Opiyo Wandayi, North Mugirango MP, Steve Mogaka, Slivunus Osoro of South Mugirango, Alpha Miruka of Bomachoge Chache, Japhet Mokaya from Kitutu Chache North and Nyamira Woman Representative Jerusha Momanyi.
By Enock Okong’o.
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