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Why teachers deserve pay rise

Kenya:The turn of events surrounding teachers’ salary controversy depicts how teachers are less valued by their employers, the Teacher Service Commission and the government despite the indispensable role they play.

They have now downed their tools as they seek for salary increment and the most affected are the children of ordinary citizens who can barely afford fees in private schools. Unfortunately each day, the time remaining before candidates can sit for national examinations is narrowing. When will these kids prepare for exams?

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