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Kenya: Go Back to Work, Teachers Ordered

The Education minister has ordered striking teachers to return to work, warning that pay will be deducted for the days they are out of the classroom.

Kenya: Striking Teachers Ordered to Go Back to Work

Capital FM, 3 September 2012

Education Minister Mutula Kilonzo has ordered striking teachers to resume work and warned that pay will be deducted for the days they miss work. Read more »

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Kenya: Strike Cripples Learning in Public Schools

Capital FM, 3 September 2012

Teachers made good their strike threat on Monday as they boycotted classes to press the government to implement a 1997 salary increment, paralysing learning in most public schools. Read more »
Kenya: How 1997 Teachers' Pay Deal Was Agreed - Kamotho

Capital FM, 3 September 2012

Former powerful Cabinet Minister Joseph Kamotho who negotiated the now controversial pay deal with teachers, says the agreement should first be honoured before any fresh… Read more »
Kenya: Salaries Commission Dealing With Teachers' Pay Demands

Capital FM, 3 September 2012

Teachers are aware their salaries are being reviewed alongside those of other public servants and should not be on strike, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission says. Read more »

One of the placards at the teachers strike: the nationwide strike paralysed learning at all public schools.

Kenya: KNUT Digs in As Learning Stalls in Schools

Capital FM, 3 September 2012

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) was talking tough on Monday, vowing that teachers will remain on strike until the government heeds their pay demands. Read more »
Kenya: Teachers Should Put the Children First

The Star, 3 September 2012

Today marks the beginning of a crucial term for Standard Eight and Form Four students. It is the final term which will determine whether the children in these classes move ahead… Read more »
Kenya: Teachers' Strike Has No Basis - Mutula Kilonzo

The Star, 3 September 2012

Mutula Kilonzo was appointed as Minister for Education on March 27, 2012 in a mini-reshuffle by President Kibaki and PM Odinga. At the ministry, he has managed to sustain media… Read more »

Teachers Launch Street Protest in Kenya's Capital

Teachers led peaceful demonstrations in Nairobi's business district as educators nationwide went on strike for improved working conditions and better pay. Read more »
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