On Sunday, August 25, 2024, Collins Oyuu, the Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), announced that the union has decided to withdraw its strike notice, effective from tonight.
The announcement was made in a press conference held at the KNUT headquarters, where Oyuu was joined by other members of the National Executive Council (NEC).
This decision comes after a series of intense negotiations between the union and the government aimed at addressing the teachers’ grievances.
The details of the agreement reached have not been fully disclosed, but it is understood that significant progress has been made on key issues that led to the initial threat of industrial action.
As a result of this development, teachers across the country are now ordered to report back to work.
This move is expected to bring immediate relief to students and parents who have been anxiously awaiting the resolution of the strike threat.
The return to work is anticipated to help restore normalcy in schools and ensure that the academic calendar proceeds without further interruptions.
The withdrawal of the strike notice marks a critical moment in ongoing efforts to improve the working conditions and compensation for teachers, demonstrating a commitment from both the union and the government to address educational sector challenges constructively.
