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Kenya:
The Value of Education Has Been Cheapened
The Star, 23 September 2012
These days, I wonder what kind of conversations parents have with their kids. Do they still shout to them, 'someni vijana, mwishowe mtapata kazi', as many of us were told? Of… Read more »
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Kenya:
Kitui Teachers Defy Threat By Government
The Star, 22 September 2012
Teachers in Kitui yesterday laughed off the threat by the government to sack them if they did not resume duty immediately. County Knut secretary Jonathan Mutambu said the strike is… Read more »
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Kenya:
Cotu Defends Teachers
The Star, 22 September 2012
The Central Organization of Trade Unions has said cabinet cannot dare sack striking teachers because their demands are legitimate. COTU secretary general Francis Atwoli termed as… Read more »
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Kenya:
Exams Pushed As Govt Extends School Term
Capital FM, 22 September 2012
The government will postpone the forthcoming national examinations and extend the third term by three weeks owing to the ongoing teachers' strike. Read more »
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Kenya:
End in Sight to Teachers Strike, Says Githae
Capital FM, 21 September 2012
A meeting between Finance Minister Njeru Githae, the Teachers Service Commission and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) ended on a positive note on Friday, with the… Read more »
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Kenya:
Maranda High Closed After Second Fire
The Star, 21 September 2012
MARANDA High School has been closed indefinitely following a second fire that burnt a dormitory yesterday morning. The fire comes three days after a dormitory was burnt last Sunday… Read more »
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Kenya:
Trade Union Official Raps State for Teachers' Sack Threats
Capital FM, 21 September 2012
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has criticised the government for issuing threats to sack striking teachers arguing that such a decision would have far reaching… Read more »
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Kenya:
Official Seeks to Protect Private Schools
The Star, 20 September 2012
Igembe South DC David Kipkemei has called on the striking teachers to desist from harassing private schools in the region. Speaking in his office, Kipkemei argued that private… Read more »
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Kenya:
Kandara District Parents Urged to Invest in Schools
The Star, 19 September 2012
Parents in Kandara district have been urged to embrace the culture of educating their children up to university level to be competent enough in the job the job market. Read more »
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Kenya:
Teachers Reject Govt's Salary Proposal
The Star, 20 September 2012
TALKS to end the teachers three week old strike hit a dead end yesterday. The strike has now entered its 14th day, longer than the 1997 teachers strike that lasted 11 days. Read more »
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Kenya:
Govt-Teacher Talks Fail
The Star, 19 September 2012
A sub-committee appointed by President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga has failed to resolve the ongoing teachers' strike that is now in its third week. Read more »
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Kenya:
Serious Consequences if Teachers Continue Striking
Capital FM, 19 September 2012
Education Minister Mutula Kilonzo has directed striking teachers to resume work on Thursday morning, failure to which they would face serious consequences. Read more »
