Giving the teachers additional money will have a very positive effect to the economy in the long run. Why so, because the teachers are known to invest their money wisely. Look at the village where you come from and tell me who is most prosperous . If on the other hand the money goes to the elite, they will buy houses in Israel and london

Plus those are extra billions circulating in peoples pockets instead of the governments pocket. Will definitely increase demand for some products eg they will shop more all over the country or utilize more services and there is a ripple effect whereby someone will be employed to provide the services etc

It is fair , agreed but the payments need to be staggered or at least wait until next years budget so as not to interfere with the current financial years budget. This will mean slowing down many project this year , more local borrowing , more national debt , more devaluation of local currency , higher inflation and as a result the real income in economic terms earned by these teachers will have actually lost value . A little more patience where they have waited so long but save the country. Teachers are meant to be an example to the young but constantly striking is setting a terrible precedent for the coming generations where the mindset will be if we cant get it we will strike like our teachers doctors and nurses used to and we will strong arm the "___" into giving us what we want.
The truth is currently the country cannot afford this and a years relief is justified.

Yes agreed. Best thing to happen, less left for looters

kwani how much were teachers being paid, I am sure they are paid more than police officers.