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Experts say the surge in small, often unplanned schools has worsened the teacher shortage, particularly in remote areas. Emmanuel Manyasa, Executive Director of Usawa Agenda, noted that having multiple small schools in one locality creates staffing pressures, as each requires the same number of teachers regardless of student numbers.
The Commission said the framework will prioritise verified medical cases, staffing equity, and available vacancies, addressing loopholes that have previously allowed misuse of medical claims to secure transfers.
The MCAs have called for certified bank statements for previous financial years and details of the exact Nairobi Pay server locations. Several members described the county’s revenue figures as unreliable due to missing documents.
CS Duale noted that cartels have exploited the system by sending patients abroad for procedures available in Kenya purely for financial gain.
The system is designed to digitise procurement processes, reduce fraud, increase transparency, and save the country billions of shillings annually.
The association, through lawyer Ngibuini Gikandi, argues that the revised structure is discriminatory.
The ODPP has been accused of poor oversight, selective prosecution, and surrendering to political pressure, while urging the DPP to personally lead landmark cases, reform internal operations, and reopen unsolved high-profile investigations.