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KUPPET official warns govt against writing off Sh64b school debt

The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Migos Ogamba. [Michael Mute, Standard]

Officials of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) in Busia have criticized plans by the government to write off Sh64 billion debt owed to schools.

According to Moffat Okisai, the union's branch General Secretary, the move would have disastrous consequences on the operation of schools across the country, as the funds are crucial for the smooth running of their daily activities.

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