Baringo County Faces Critical Shortage of Teachers: Local Leaders Demand Action
A group of Baringo’s local leaders have expressed concern over the shortage of teachers in primary and secondary institutions across the seven sub-counties, which they estimate to be over 2,000.
The leaders, led by Senator William Cheptumo, urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Ministry of Education to move swiftly and ensure that the shortfall is addressed in order to improve education standards in the county, which is facing a variety of challenges, including cattle rustling and bandit vices.
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Cheptumo, speaking at the 28th graduation ceremony for Moi Teachers Training College, Baringo, presided over by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, stated that the seven sub-counties have an immediate need for 646 primary teachers, 311 junior secondary (JSS) teachers, and 961 secondary teachers.
Machogu expressed the government’s commitment to transforming the education sector. He stated that, President William Ruto government has recruited an unprecedented 56,000 new primary and secondary school instructors. This recruitment occurred this year alone.
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Mr. Cheptumo identifies Tiaty East, Tiaty West, and Baringo North as the areas requiring additional teachers and suggests implementing affirmative action during recruitment to provide students with opportunities for learning and competition on par with those in stable regions.
Woman Representative Florence Jematia advocated for hiring more teachers in the county. She implored students to utilize and preserve all physical and educational facilities in their institutions.
This, she emphasized, is not only for their own benefit but also for the benefit of future generations.
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Baringo County Faces Critical Shortage of Teachers: Local Leaders Demand Action
