Teachers in banditry-prone areas have demanded enhanced security, increased hardship allowances, and employment of more teachers to cope with a myriad of challenges in the regions. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) says hardship allowances should be enhanced to boost the morale of the educators who risk their lives to offer learning in banditry-prone areas. KNUT officials during the West Pokot County Knut elections on February 24 2024. West Pokot Knut Secretary Martin Sembelo says the area was marginalised and there is a shortage of teachers. The officials spoke in Kapenguria during the elections of West Pokot Knut Vice Chairperson and Women representative.

Source: Daily Nation March 01, 2024 13:24 UTC