Author: Hezron Rooy

KNUT Rejects Claims of Aligning with TSC. The Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), Collins Oyuu, has dismissed allegations that the union is collaborating with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). This statement came after KNUT advised its members to avoid participating in the ongoing nationwide teachers’ strike and instead urged them to engage with the government to find a solution. During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Kyuso teachers in Kyuso town, Mwingi North, held on Saturday, Oyuu clarified that the union’s actions are not driven by a desire to please any entity but are focused…

TSC Death Gratuity and Dependents Pensions for Teachers Explained Death Gratuity and Dependents Pensions are payments made to the dependents of a teacher who passes away while on duty, provided that the teacher was serving on permanent and pensionable terms and had confirmed service. The following steps must be taken for the death gratuity to be disbursed: Dependents of teachers who are killed on the job receive pension payments. The spouse and/or dependents of a teacher who dies due to injuries sustained while performing their duties will receive this payment. It should be emphasized that pensioners and next-of-kin are notified…

KUPPET Strike Exposes Deep Union Divisions as Leadership Convenes Crucial Meeting The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has organized a crucial meeting of its National Governing Council (NGC) for Sunday, September 1, to assess the progress of their ongoing strike. This meeting is intended to evaluate the impact of the first week of the strike and determine the union’s next steps. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has maintained a firm stance, insisting that the union must call off the strike before any negotiations can occur. Kuppet’s Secretary-General, Akelo Misori, extended invitations to all NGC members, notifying them…

KUPPET SG Misori Decries 30-Year Stagnation of Teachers in Job Groups. The Secretary-General of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), Akelo Misori, has voiced great concern over the 30-year stagnation of teachers in the same job groups. Misori considered the situation as “unfortunate” and suggestive of the employer’s irresponsibility.Misori underlined the misery these teachers go through, pointing out that no other part of public service in Kenya has seen such prolonged stagnation. He underlined that, as the Constitution states, the employer’s responsibility include advancement, compensation, and discipline in addition to teacher registration and employment. But the impossibility to…

KUPPET Officials Storm School, Eat Teachers’ Food Officials from the Machakos branch of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) stormed Matungulu Girls’ High School, where they ate food meant for teachers after discovering the staffroom empty. The officials suspected some teachers were continuing to work despite the ongoing demonstrations, leading to a scramble for food among the union members. A video circulating online captured the chaotic scene of KUPPET members storming the school’s staffroom, picking up plates, and helping themselves to the food. Union Demands and Protests KUPPET officials, including Secretary General Musembi Katuku, Chairman Bernard Warui,…

Maa Elders Ask TSC to Strike Deal With KUPPET to Restore Normalcy in Education Calendar. The Maasai Council of Elders has urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to reach an agreement with the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) to end the ongoing teachers’ strike. According to the Council’s Chairman, Kelena Ole Nchoe, the strike is adversely affecting young learners who may have to extend their academic term, despite having reported to school on time. Nchoe emphasized the urgency of resolving the stalemate to allow learning to resume without further disruption. Support for Teachers Returning to Work Nchoe also…

CS Ogamba Wants Maritime Training Incorporated in CBC. The Ministry of Education in Kenya is planning to integrate maritime training into the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) to address existing gaps and capitalize on the Blue Economy. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos emphasized the need for this inclusion, noting the potential economic benefits and job creation opportunities. Migos emphasized that the Kenyan government aims to generate Sh500 billion annually from the Blue Economy, as well as over 200,000 job opportunities in the maritime sector. To achieve this, the Ministry of Education is collaborating with stakeholders to develop a curriculum that includes essential…

Education CS Migos Ogamba Appoints Julius Aritho as Acting Managing Director of KLB Julius Migos Ogamba, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education, has named Julius Aritho as the Acting Managing Director of the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) until February 2025. According to a press release from KLB, the appointment will last for six months, starting on September 1, 2024, or until a permanent Managing Director is appointed. The new appointment follows the successful completion of Victor Lomaria’s term as Managing Director. Aritho has been tasked with overseeing the Bureau’s operations during this transitional period, ensuring continuity until a permanent leader…

TSC Using ‘Dirty Tricks’ to Prolong Teachers’ Strike, Says KUPPET The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has accused the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of employing underhanded tactics to prolong the ongoing teachers’ strike. According to KUPPET, these actions appear to be designed to punish the union and disrupt efforts to resolve the ongoing standoff. In a press statement dated August 29, KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori expressed deep concern over the TSC’s approach to the situation. He highlighted that the Commission had initially reached out to the union with a proposal for a meeting to address the stalemate.…

KUPPET Teachers Demonstrate at TSC Headquarters, Demands Audience With Nancy Macharia KUPPET teachers from the Nairobi branch have declared that they will not return to work until all their demands are fully addressed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Today, they demonstrated at the TSC headquarters, seeking an audience with the CEO, Dr. Nancy Macharia. Despite the TSC releasing salaries for all teachers, the union insists that their demands remain unmet. The protest saw teachers chanting their well-known strike anthem, “Walimu msilale,” while hoisting banners with messages such as “No CBA phase 2, no class,” emphasizing their demands. The demonstration…