Marion Wambugu And Vitalis Kimutai
7 May 2008
Nairobi — Teachers have been asked not boycott class over salary delay.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers, which had issued a five-day ultimatum to the Government over April salary delay, has rescinded its threat to boycott classes starting today.
The Union's Secretary General, Mr Francis Nganga, urged teachers to be patient, saying that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) had assured that the salaries had been credit to the banks.
"We are pleased that TSC has agreed to their error of delaying salaries and have acted swiftly to correct the problem. Teachers should now resume teaching," said Nganga.
Nganga, however, told the teachers to be prepared to react, assuring them of the union's swift reaction, if the money was not paid.
Ng'ang'a acknowledged TSC's public apology over the error but warned the commission that the delay should not be repeated.
He warned TSC to adhere to the Employment Act that states that every public servant should be paid by third of the every month.
Meanwhile, at least 70 new Knut branches are set to hold elections.
Knut members in the branches will elect new office bearers at a date to be announced later.
A national official who declined to be named, told The Standard on Tuesday that some of the branches would fill vacant positions following the elevation of branch secretaries to the national office.
"Many of the branches that are set to hold elections are in newly created districts while others will be filling vacant positions following retirement of officials," said the official.
Narok South, Kipkelion, Narok North, Molo, Sotik, Kericho, Bomet and Bondo are some of the branches that are set to hold the elections.
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