Kwale KUPPET branch Secretary Leonard Oronje has decried the shortage of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in the region.
He reported that 40 per cent of JSS schools are managed by just one teacher, which significantly strains the learning process.
Oronje said the situation forces the sole teacher to cover all subjects, thereby increasing their workload and impacting negatively on the quality of education.
“We have more than 40 per cent of schools in Kwale that are faced with a severe shortage of teachers,” he said, urging the government to act with speed to alleviate the burden on existing staff and the imminent crisis.
He was speaking after submitting a memorandum to TSC in Matuga yesterday as their strike entered day two.
YOU MAY ALSO READ:
Oronje said that the government has been making false promises and that they are exhausted by the lack of follow-through.
He stated that teachers working in acting capacities should be fully promoted and receive their allowances, revealing that 60 per cent of teachers in the county fall under this category.
“We have teachers who have been in acting positions for 10 years, yet their salaries remain unchanged. This is both shameful and unfair,” he said.
Oronje said despite deductions by NHIF, teachers are still struggling to access treatment.
He said the government should roll out a comprehensive medical cover for teachers to improve their lives, adding that many die for not being able to access better healthcare services.
By Shaban Omar
You can also follow our social media pages on Twitter: Education News KE and Facebook: Education News Newspaper for timely updates.
>>> Click here to stay up-to-date with trending regional stories
>>> Click here to read more informed opinions on the country’s education landscape
