Kitui – Parents in Kitui County have been urged to keep their children at home on Monday, as the teachers’ strike is set to begin. The warning was issued by Mr. Simon Mutunga Nding’o, the Secretary General of the Kitui branch of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT).
He emphasized that the ongoing strike would create a lack of security in schools, as teachers would not be present to supervise students.
Mr. Nding’o stressed that the strike would continue until the government meets the demands of the teachers. He pointed out that teachers have been pushing for better working conditions and fair compensation, and that the government’s failure to address these concerns has led to the escalation.
In a statement supporting President William Ruto, Mr. Nding’o called on the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to take the teachers’ grievances seriously. He urged the relevant authorities to engage in meaningful dialogue with the union to avoid a prolonged disruption of the education system.
The strike is expected to affect thousands of students across the county, with parents being advised to monitor the situation closely and ensure the safety of their children during this period of uncertainty.
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