TEACHERS CONFERENCE KICKS OFF IN MOMBASA
Written by Whitney Akunga on June 26, 2023
Head Teachers Conference has commenced today on 26th June, 2023, in Mombasa County where more than 7,000 principals have met to discuss the future of education even after facing financial crisis.
Being the 46th conference held in Mombasa County, this week, principals are expecting much from the Ministry of Education and teachers organizations; KNUT and KUPPET concerning solving financial issues in their institutions.
“We need the government to make a glance on the financial crisis and issues concerning school fees for parents are facing lack of money. This has caused problem in paying school workers and ensuring that students have participated in sports and festivals successfully,” said Daniel Osanya principal, Homa Bay.
They are urging the Ministry of Education to ensure that the capitation fee goes hand in hand with the cost of the requirements.
“We are facing a problem in acquiring enough foods, laboratory equipment and books due to a rise in their cost. Let the capitation fee go hand in hand with the cost of the requirements so that we can avoid big debts,” added Emanuel Owino, principal Siaya County.
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