Current shortage in primary schools stands at 37,643 while that in secondary schools is at 49,750. The report by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) indicates the county has a shortage of 3,070 teachers in primary schools and 3,338 in secondary schools. SALARYThe data indicates there are currently 216,517 teachers in primary schools and 100,493 in secondary schools. Mrs Macharia noted the current shortage in primary schools stands at 37,643 while that in secondary schools is at 49,750. Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) chairman Omboko Milemba said the government has enough resources to employ more teachers.

Source: Daily Nation March 01, 2019 21:56 UTC