In North Rift, Uasin Gishu Director of Education Stanley Gitonga said 2,292 teachers are being trained on the new curriculum.
Over 90 per cent of teachers have already reported in various centres for training and we expect more to join. We are expecting 100 per cent turn out before the end of the day,” said Gitonga.
In Elgeyo Marakwet, County Director of Education Masibo Kituyi said the training that ends on Friday started without hitches with at least 1,800 teachers expected to attend.
Magoha said his ministry has put in place measures to ensure effective implementation of the curriculum noting some of the problems identified will be addressed along the way.
“If you have constructive ideas on how to address the challenges we have, please do so. But don’t waste time opposing us. Kenya has some of the best teachers in the world. If you go round schools, you realise children are being taught. You can choose to see it or close your eyes,” Magoha said.
Meanwhile, TSC chief executive Nancy Macharia said the training is free and those charging teachers will be punished.
“We have received reports some of our officers are asking teachers for Sh1,000 each to attend the training. This is criminal and those doing it will be disciplined. The government has released Sh500 million to cater for teachers’ meals, transport and accommodation,” Macharia said.
She said teachers had defied Sossion’s order and attended the training across the country in big numbers.
