Narok Teachers Cry Foul as Government Plans to Scrap Hardship Allowances.
By Nicholas Rono
Teachers in Narok County are up in arms over a looming government plan to withdraw hardship allowances—crucial financial support for educators working in some of Kenya’s most challenging environments.
Speaking during a Thanksgiving ceremony at Ndamama Secondary School in Transmara East, Narok County KUPPET Executive Secretary Charles Ngeno expressed deep concern over what he described as “government mischief” in handling the allowances.
“It is unacceptable that the government is even considering scrapping these allowances for teachers who serve in difficult and often hostile conditions,” Ngeno said, addressing attendees who had gathered to celebrate the school’s KCSE performance.
Ngeno pointed fingers at Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, accusing him of leading a covert plan to abolish the allowances, a move he warned would demoralize teachers and further strain education in marginalised areas.
His remarks were backed by activist Johanna Kamilan, who urged the government to officially declare all schools in Narok County as hardship zones.
“Teachers here face immense challenges—from poor infrastructure to insecurity—yet they remain committed to nurturing future generations. Scrapping the hardship allowance is a betrayal,” Kamilan said.
Educators and residents alike are now calling on the Ministry of Education to intervene and safeguard the allowances, warning that failure to do so may disrupt learning in affected regions.
