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Sugar Workers Suspend Strike Over KSh 10.8bn Deal; Clinical Officers Secure Pay Rise
Sugar factory workers in Kenya have suspended their nationwide strike following an agreement with the Government. The deal, valued at Sh10.8 billion, is to begin payment of long-standing salary arrears and terminal benefits. This development was reported by KTN News Kenya. In a separate agreement, clinical officers in Kenya have secured a significant pay raise after months of protests. The clinical officers signed a collective bargaining agreement with all 47 counties. This deal provides them with a 25–30% pay increase.
Government Proposes PAYE Exemption for Earners Under KSh 30,000 Amid Tax Hardships
The government has a plan that may provide tax relief for Kenyans earning less than KSh 30,000 monthly by exempting them from income tax. The Treasury's proposal is for a Pay As You Earn (PAYE) exemption. This initiative aims to ease the burden on over 1.5 million low-income earners. The proposal comes as Kenyans are experiencing financial hardship due to the impact of various taxes. This situation, described as "pay day turns to pain day," is leading to significant struggles for citizens across the country.
Parliament Urged to Fix CBC Funding as Schools Face Grade 10 Textbook Shortage
Pressure is mounting on Kenya's Parliament to address the capitation funding crisis that is impacting the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). There are concerns that the current funding model is insufficient compared to the previous 8-4-4 education system. Concerns have also been raised regarding the transition to Grade 10. A recent report highlights a significant shortage of Grade 10 textbooks in Kenyan secondary schools. This shortage is adversely affecting the education of students.
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