TSC teachers will be paid for next six months despite schools been closed

Headteachers in a past event in Mombasa

“Schools rely on government capitation and parents’ fees. Now that parents will not pay for the rest of the year, it is prudent for government to release the funds so that we can pay our workers, electricity and other maintenance costs. I am aware that Kenya Power has started disconnecting power in some schools due to debts,” Indimuli said.

On fees, Indimuli called on the government to let the principals, together with BoMs and parents sort out the matter.“Refunding fees is not practicable. We have always worked together with parents and I am sure we can agree on this,” Indimuli said.

He called on his members who had ordered foodstuff for the whole year to consider selling them and keeping the cash to be used next year.Gatemia said the first term capitation had been released to primary schools where the government gives Sh1,420 per learner per year.

“However, we have reached out to CS Magoha who has promised us that he will talk to Treasury to see if he can give schools some cash to cater for maintenance and security,” he said, adding that if not released, then schools can be vandalised for lack of security and will be dirty because there will be no workers to clean them.

National Parents Association chairman Nicholas Maiyo said his team will next week meet principals to discuss the issue of fees already paid.

TSC teachers will be paid for next six months despite schools been closed

Headteachers in a past event in Mombasa

“Schools rely on government capitation and parents’ fees. Now that parents will not pay for the rest of the year, it is prudent for government to release the funds so that we can pay our workers, electricity and other maintenance costs. I am aware that Kenya Power has started disconnecting power in some schools due to debts,” Indimuli said.

On fees, Indimuli called on the government to let the principals, together with BoMs and parents sort out the matter.“Refunding fees is not practicable. We have always worked together with parents and I am sure we can agree on this,” Indimuli said.

He called on his members who had ordered foodstuff for the whole year to consider selling them and keeping the cash to be used next year.Gatemia said the first term capitation had been released to primary schools where the government gives Sh1,420 per learner per year.

“However, we have reached out to CS Magoha who has promised us that he will talk to Treasury to see if he can give schools some cash to cater for maintenance and security,” he said, adding that if not released, then schools can be vandalised for lack of security and will be dirty because there will be no workers to clean them.

National Parents Association chairman Nicholas Maiyo said his team will next week meet principals to discuss the issue of fees already paid.

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