Learning in six North Rift counties will grind to a halt on Wednesday, February 5, if teachers in the counties down their tools.

The teachers are planning to protest over a healthcare access crisis that has left thousands unable to receive medical care at their preferred facilities.

They, as a result, gave their employer, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) 24 hours to respond to their concerns or they kick off their go slow.

According to the teachers unions the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), the tutors have not been able to access treatment after their insurance provider reduced the number of accessible healthcare facilities.