Siaya Education Director Joseph Wamocho said 60 per cent of teachers in the county are recruited by school boards.

At Asumbi Girls High School in Homa Bay County, some 48 teachers may not get their May pay.

Mr Victor Ochieng, a high school teacher in Nyakach, Kisumu County, said he received communication that payment of salary has been suspended indefinitely.

Kereri Girls High School principal Teresia Atieno said she could use the cash meant for infrastructure to pay the 26 teachers.

Chavakali Boys High School principal John Kuria said the 25 teachers hired by the board have received their April salaries.