The county government of Migori has developed a policy to support teachers advance their studies.
Governor Ochilo Ayacko says the policy which is before the cabinet shall be presented to the county assembly for approval.
It will enable teachers who wish to advance their education to secure bachelors degrees, Masters and PHDs.
"Education is critical if sustainable development is to be realised in the area and my government is committed to addressing the gaps in the sector," Ayacko said.
Once approved, the county government will set aside funds and teachers will tap into the kitty to undertake their preferred study programmes.
While speaking in Kisumu during the Migori County Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) conference, Ayacko faulted the national government for delaying disbursement of capitation funds to schools.
He said the education sector has taken a dip due to lack of funds occasioned by delays from the Treasury.
"Teachers in primary and secondary schools are struggling to run school programmes hence affecting the quality of education in the country."
He said that the situation has threatened to erode the gains made in the sector.
Ayacko stated that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has continued to surpass targets but the government was unable to meet its obligations threatening provision of essential services.
The governor asked the National Treasury to take the matter seriously and ensure money is disbursed to schools and county governments to unlock stalled programmes.
Kessha Migori county chairman Jacob Mbogo noted that the conference brings all education stakeholders together and provides a forum to all school heads to share and highlight some of the challenges.
He said the school heads also get solutions and how to adresss some of the issues arising within the meetings.
Mbogo noted that currently schools are faced with inadequate findings and shortages of teachers that needs to be addressed.