KUPPET: TSC Teacher Promotions Favor Certain Regions.
Members of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) have expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing teacher promotions by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
During a press briefing on Thursday, KUPPET officials criticized the criteria used to allocate promotion slots, describing it as discriminatory and unfair. They raised concerns about the unequal distribution of these slots across counties and called for the available positions to be filled on a pro-rata basis.
KUPPET Secretary General Moses Nthurima accused the TSC of favoring certain counties in promotions and teacher distribution. He alleged that the disparities could be politically motivated, resulting in unequal access to teaching resources.
Nthurima emphasized the need for proportional allocation, advocating for counties with the highest teacher populations to receive the most promotion slots.
The union also highlighted the irony of the staffing initiative intended to improve teaching in hardship areas, which, they claimed, has instead perpetuated inequality. KUPPET criticized the TSC for prioritizing Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) regions while neglecting populous counties.
Concerns Over Promotion Criteria
Nthurima pointed out that the TSC’s appraisal process favored teachers who had served in acting administrative roles for as little as six months, overlooking more qualified teachers.
He urged the Commission to consider teachers with extensive experience, regardless of their posting locations, to ensure fairness.
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The union reminded TSC of previous complaints about delayed promotions, with teachers lamenting prolonged stagnation in their careers. KUPPET called on the Commission to address these concerns urgently to promote equity in teacher advancement.
KUPPET: TSC Teacher Promotions Favor Certain Regions.
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