More than 120,000 of the 155,000 private school teachers in Kenya are struggling to get by, with some unable to meet their basic needs. Last week, Education Cabinet Secretary Gorge Magoha urged private schools to pay their teachers “since they are generating e-learning materials for their students and pupils”. REDUCED REVENUE“The government has recorded reduced revenue, making it difficult to support private schools,” Prof Magoha said. “We would appreciate the inclusion of the private school teachers in the government Covid-19 support scheme. Chwele Academy director Nekesa Wamukota said many private schools will not have the ability to pay their teachers even after the pandemic is contained.

Source: Daily Nation July 16, 2020 06:11 UTC