The Ministry of Education has rejected reports of the government's plan to immediately cancel the allowance given to teacher trainees in the country, popularly called "allawa." The reports were based on a statement made by the Minister of Education, , at a meeting with the Executives of the Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF).
In a statement issued on February 4, 2025, the ministry said that the reports on the minister's statement were inaccurate.
It added that the government would keep the allowances in place until a definitive deal is achieved with all parties involved, even though an enhanced student loan programme might be explored in the future.
But what did say?
