The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has filed a complaint, prompting the Employment and Labour Relations Court to temporarily suspend the nationwide teachers’ strike on Tuesday.
The court scheduled the case to be heard on September 5, giving a temporary reprieve for students whose education was at risk, especially in the run-up to national exams later this term.
In a related development, the national strike led by the Kenya National Union of Post Primary Teachers (KUPPET) continued to disrupt classes across the country on the same day the Treasury released Ksh 13.5 billion for the salaries of teachers for July and August.
The teachers went on strike after the government failed to honor their collective bargaining agreement (CBA), among other grievances, which resulted in a significant impact on the education sector.
Julius Migosi, the cabinet secretary of education, said he was optimistic that ongoing discussions with various stakeholders would lead to a solution.
In a message, the Cabinet Secretary of Education Julius Migosi sent his best wishes to students who are preparing to return to school for the third term, hoping that this term will bring them opportunities for growth, learning and personal development.
The teachers’ unions have not yet reacted to the latest developments when informed.
