The Employment and Labour Relations Court on Tuesday temporarily halted the ongoing national teachers’ strike after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) filed a case challenging the industrial action. The court’s ruling provides temporary relief for students whose education was at risk, especially with national examinations scheduled for later in the term.
The case has been scheduled for mention on September 5, at which point further directions will be given. This pause in the strike is seen as crucial in ensuring that students can continue their studies without further disruption.
On Tuesday, the Treasury released Ksh 13.5 billion allocated for teachers’ salaries, covering the months of July and August, amid a nationwide strike by the Kenya National Union of Post Primary Teachers (KUPPET).
This release of funds aims to address some of the financial concerns raised by teachers who had protested the government’s failure to honor their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and other issues.
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The strike, which has significantly disrupted learning, prompted the Employment and Labour Relations Court to temporarily halt the action while the case filed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is pending.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos had previously expressed hope for a resolution, citing ongoing stakeholder engagement as a key factor in reaching an agreement.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos extended warm wishes to students returning to school for the third term, hoping that it will be a period of growth, learning, and personal development.
As of the time of publishing, there was no response from the teachers’ unions regarding the latest developments, including the court’s halt of the strike and the release of funds for teachers’ salaries.
