Leaders call for ‘affirmative action’ to resolve teachers crisis

Leaders from North Eastern have petitioned the Government to consider ‘affirmative action’ as a long term solution to the impending staffing imbalance precipitated by teachers who have declined to return to work in the region over insecurity.

Speaking at a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Education at Parliament Buildings yesterday, senators, members of National Assembly, religious leaders, parents from Wajir, Mandera and Garissa counties, expressed concern that the ongoing standoff between the 2,000 teachers seeking transfers from the region and Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will not be resolved soon.