10-day Bunge extension gets the green light

 

By Mussa Juma

In Summary

Addressing about 1,000 teachers meeting at Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge on the outskirts of the city late on Tuesday, Mr Kikwete said among the pending Bills included one on the formation of the teachers’ civil commission.

Arusha. The government has agreed with Parliament to extend the ongoing sitting for 10 more days in a bid to give the august House ample time to debate and approve pending Bills.

Addressing about 1,000 teachers meeting at Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge on the outskirts of the city late on Tuesday, Mr Kikwete said among the pending Bills included one on the formation of the teachers’ civil commission.

Once established, the commission would enable teachers to have a single body that oversees their profession, Mr Kikwete said amid applause from participants of the Teachers Trade Union (TTU) annual general meeting.

TTU secretary-general Yahya Msulwa had asked the President to ensure the commission was created before his tenure elapsed in October this year.

Mr Kikwete said, in addition to the commission, another body would also be created for the registration of teachers from both the public and private sectors.

“Someone who will not be registered by the body, will be regarded as a bogus teacher,” said the President. He added that during the extended time, the House will also discuss the information Bill, which has so far been controversial.