CS Ogamba Rules Out Salary Increase for TVET Trainers
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has stated that the Kenyan government will not arbitrarily increase salaries for TVET trainers. He emphasized that salary adjustments must follow established SRC procedures rather than being based on individual financial obligations or statutory deductions.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between public sector wage bill management and the financial pressures faced by educators in Kenya.
Education CS Julius Ogamba addressing MPs in Naivasha on January 28, 2026 Photo Julius Migos Ogamba --> Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has explained that the Ministry of Education cannot arbitrarily increase salaries for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainers despite concerns over their take-home pay.
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