After hefty pay award, teachers should now audit their performance

NAIROBI: The Kenya National Union of Teachers and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers emerged victorious in a protracted court battle over demands for increased pay for teachers that has lasted since 1997. This was after the Labour Relations Court awarded them salary increments of between 50 and 60 per cent, spread over four years.

While the teachers expected the court's ruling to be a fait accompli, and that arrears due to them would be effected immediately, they might have to wait a little longer because their employer, the Teachers Service Commission, has signalled its intention to contest the ruling.