Teachers have raised concerns over school congestion and inadequate space while Covid persists as schools reopened on Monday. A survey released on Monday by the Teachers Service Commission also suggests schools are worried about nonpayment of fees by parents impacted by Covid. This year, the number admitted to Form 1 will hit a record of 1.17 million learners. "We are aware that with the return of all 15 million learners to the classrooms, resources will be more constrained. To ease congestion, Macharia revealed the TSC will be posting 8,914 teachers to schools beginning August 1.

Source: The Star July 27, 2021 02:10 UTC