Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos announced on Tuesday that these funds would be disbursed to teachers' accounts by Friday after the government released funds.
They will cover the July and August salary increments outlined in the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
After discussions with the government, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) called off its planned nationwide strike. The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) urges its members to stay away from schools until pending salary issues and promotions are resolved.
The CS assured that the government is working diligently to settle all outstanding teacher payments. Migos also expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations with KUPPET to resolve the deadlock and resume normal learning activities.
Students have returned to school following KNUT's decision to suspend the strike. Migos shared these updates during a press briefing at the 54th International Conference of the Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA) held at Lake Naivasha Resort.
The CS announced that the government plans to permanently employ 20,000 intern teachers in Junior Secondary Schools by the end of the year.
The ministry also seeks funds to hire 46,000 intern teachers to address the country's significant teacher shortage.
During the ATUPA conference, Migos issued appointment letters to 2,000 trainers who will be deployed to 242 TVET institutions across Kenya.
PS for TVET Esther Muoria highlighted the launch of the Recognition of Prior Learning program, which aims to certify technically skilled Jua Kali workers.
Over 700 individuals have already been certified. She encouraged more skilled Kenyans to pursue formal certification for better job opportunities.
