The government will engage teachers over the 1.5 per cent tax to finance housing so as to reach an amicable solution, Deputy President William Ruto has said.
Mr Ruto said the push for affordable housing was aimed at boosting the living standards of every Kenyan.
He said the days of traditional trade unionism were gone, ushering in a new model of engagement.
“Our brain box is massive enough to highlight the much-needed strategic modification. Conferences and research-based opinions have proved better than oral throws,” said Mr Milemba.
The Kuppet Chairman, who is also the Member of Parliament for Emuhaya Constituency, called on the government to increase the funds allocated to the teachers’ medical cover by Sh11 billion, “so that the teachers contribute a third while the government contributes rest”.