The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) continues to express dissatisfaction with the delayed release of capitation funds to schools.
Kericho branch Executive Secretary Mary Rotich said the delay has affected learning and co-curricular activities in schools, a situation she finds worrying.
According to Rotich, schools are unable to pay their workers and meet other needs, and the relevant ministry has reneged on its promise to address the matter.
“Learning and co-curricular activities have greatly been affected by this delay. Schools cannot pay their workers and meet other needs,” said Rotich.
Addressing the press in Kericho town, she also raised concerns over the capitation amount, which she says is insufficient considering the needs of schools.
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“Apart from delays, the amount of capitation is also low. This has made it difficult for teachers to run their schools,” she observed.
She said the situation has had a toll on the mental health of school heads.
“The problems related to capitation have taken a toll on the principals’ mental health. Recently, we saw a teacher who collapsed and died in his office. This is sad, and we want to ask the government to address these problems urgently,” added Rotich.
Rotich is now demanding the urgent release of the funds and asking parents to pay fees to ensure the smooth running of schools and help attain proper results.
The Union also decried the Kenya National Examinations Council’s delayed and partial payment of last year’s exams supervisors and invigilators, which she says has greatly demoralized them.
By Kimutai Langat
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