Hard truths.
The teachers presented their concerns, particularly on career stagnation, promotions, housing, medical cover and the implementation of their collective bargaining agreement.
Wetang’ula said the alleged sale of employment opportunities should attract legal action, warning that corruption should not be allowed to determine who gets a government job.
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The Deputy President noted that many teachers have stagnated in one job level for more than a decade, a gap the government now seeks to address through structured promotions and reforms in service delivery.
The DP said Kenya’s democracy allows citizens to speak freely and demand accountability, but warned that such freedoms must be exercised responsibly and without destroying livelihoods or public infrastructure.
Ruto said the country had moved away from the economic pressure that marked the period after the Covid-19 shock, describing the current situation as one of recovery and growth.