Kenya:   It's Work for Learners As Strike Bites

Nation, 24 September 2015

Thousands of school children across the country are engaging in menial jobs to augment family incomes as the teachers' strike drags on. Read more »

Kenya:   Uniformed MPs, Charged Cord Supporters in Uhuru Park Rally to Back Teachers

The Star, 23 September 2015

MPs in uniform and excited Cord supporters are expected at Uhuru Park for an opposition rally in support of striking teachers. Read more »

Kenya:   Compromise Needed in Kenya Teachers' Pay Dispute

Al Jazeera, 23 September 2015

It has been four weeks since more than 280,000 public school teachers in Kenya went on strike demanding a 50 to 60 percent pay rise and there are no signs of either the teachers or… Read more »

Kenya:   TSC to Recruit 2,189 Teachers to Replace Those Who Have Left

Nation, 23 September 2015

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the recruitment of 2,189 new teachers to replace those who have left the service. Read more »

Kenya:   With Schools Closed, Pupils Can Only Turn to Libraries

The Star, 23 September 2015

Candidates are set to start writing the Kenya Certificate of Secondary and Primary Education exams mid-October. Read more »

Kenya:   Speaker Should Not Pre-Empt Debate On Pay Cut Motion, Says Ababu Namwamba

Nation, 23 September 2015

Budalang'i MP Ababu Namwamba has responded to National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi's criticism of his 50 per cent pay cut motion for MPs, accusing him of bias. Read more »

Kenya:   It's Folly to Close Private Schools

The Star, 23 September 2015

The attempt to close private schools to enjoin them in the industrial stalemate in the public education system would have have been comical if the action was not tragic. Even… Read more »

Kenya:   Catholic Church Offers to Mediate in Teachers' Pay Dispute

Nation, 23 September 2015

Catholic Church bishops on Wednesday said they are ready to mediate between teachers and the government over the pay dispute. Read more »

Kenya:   KNUT Threatens to Pull Out of Pay Rise Case, Claims Uhuru Speech Influenced Judges

The Star, 22 September 2015

A court has postponed its ruling on a TSC appeal regarding the teachers' pay dispute to next Tuesday, to allow preparations by Knut. Read more »

Kenya:   Uhuru Interfered With Case, Say Unions

Nation, 22 September 2015

The two teachers' trade unions have accused President Kenyatta of interfering with the independence of the courts. Read more »

Kenya:   TSC Appeal Against Teachers' Pay Rise Postponed

Nation, 22 September 2015

The hearing of an appeal filed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) against a ruling that increased teachers' salaries has been adjourned. Read more »

Kenya:   Teachers in Threat to Boycott Final Exams

Nation, 22 September 2015

The fate of Form Four and Standard Eight national examinations remained unclear yesterday after the two teachers' unions said they would not allow teachers to supervise them. Read more »

Kenya:   Gloves Off As Appeal Court Puts Off Hearing Case On Teachers' Pay

Capital FM, 22 September 2015

'When someone holds a gun to your head, show them the bomb you have strapped to your chest,' legal doyen Harvey Spectre advised his associate Mike Ross in legal drama Suits and… Read more »

Kenya:   KNUT Says President Was Misadvised on Teachers Pay

Capital FM, 21 September 2015

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has dismissed President Uhuru Kenyatta's statement on the teachers strike saying he was misadvised by both the Teachers Service… Read more »

Kenya:   President Tells Teachers to Go Back to Class, Says Govt Has No Money

Capital FM, 21 September 2015

President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated the government position that it does not have the additional money to pay teachers as directed by the Employment and Labour Relations Court. Read more »

Kenya:   Court Orders Private Schools to Remain Open

Capital FM, 21 September 2015

The High Court on Monday allowed private schools to continue with studies for the third term following an application by the Kenya Private Schools Association. Read more »

Kenya:   Parents Want Exams Postponed

Nation, 21 September 2015

Parents and education experts have urged the government to postpone national exams set to start on October 12. Read more »

Kenya:   Booksellers Worst Hit By Teachers Strike

Capital FM, 20 September 2015

The ongoing teachers strike has greatly affected book sellers in the country who recorded dismal sales since the beginning of September. Read more »

Kenya:   Private Schools Divided After Government Order to Close

Capital FM, 20 September 2015

Private schools are divided following Friday's government order to send children home over the ongoing strike by teachers in public schools. Read more »