Relief for Teachers as Parliament Unlocks Extra Funds to Settle Exam Allowances
The latest development comes after a long wait by thousands of teachers who had raised concerns over the delays in disbursing the funds...
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Kenya's Parliament has approved crucial additional funding for the 2025/2026 financial year, specifically allocating funds to clear arrears owed to teachers who administered and marked the 2025 national examinations.
- A total of Ksh1.5 billion has been allocated to the State Department for Basic Education for these examination-related payments.
- The approval was spearheaded by Samuel Atandi, Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee.
- Lawmakers adopted the committee's report on supplementary estimates, which included a broader budget increase of approximately Ksh18 billion, ensuring timely payments before the June 30 deadline.
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