Author: Hezron Rooy

KUPPET Demands Science Teachers’ Detoxification Allowance and Harmonized House Allowance. The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is pushing for Science Teachers’ Detoxification Allowance. Ronald Tonui, the KUPPET Assistant Treasurer raised the issue of a science teachers’ allowance, which KUPPET has dubbed a detoxification allowance. Science teachers, particularly those who handle dangerous chemicals in subjects like chemistry, are exposed to health risks, and KUPPET is pushing for an allowance to compensate them for these dangers. Many teachers retire with health issues related to the handling of chemicals, and the union believes they should be protected and compensated accordingly. Additionally,…

Confusion Over Teachers’ Medical Cover Due to Delayed Funds. The ongoing confusion surrounding teachers’ medical cover has drawn attention to significant issues within the funding processes of the Teacher Service Commission (TSC). The National Treasury has been criticized for failing to release necessary funds in a timely manner, resulting in uncertainty and frustration for educators across the country. During a special meeting of the Kirinyaga County Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT)), Mercy Ndung’u, the Second National Noman representative, highlighted the challenges teachers face due to bureaucratic obstacles. She noted that contracts established with the TSC are not effectively facilitating the…

KNEC Exam Center Policy Sparks Parental Anxiety, Students’ Readiness at Risk. Thousands of students preparing for the upcoming national examinations next week under the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) are facing uncertain times due to a directive from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). In a recent announcement, KNEC instructed that schools with fewer than 30 candidates would not be allowed to serve as examination centers. These students will have to transfer to other schools with larger populations to sit for their exams. ‘ Parents and education stakeholders expressed concerns that this directive would disrupt preparations and cause unnecessary anxiety for students…

KUPPET Demands Teachers’ Standing Allowance in New CBA. Members of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) are advocating for additional benefits specific to the teaching profession. Ronald Tonui, the KUPPET Assistant Treasurer, emphasized that other professions already receive allowances for strenuous work, and teachers should also be granted similar benefits. He highlighted that the new demand would be included in their upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), expected to be signed next year. Among the unique demands brought forward by KUPPET is the introduction of a standing allowance for teachers. Tonui argued that…

KUSNET Urges TSC to Tackle Critical Issues Hindering Special Needs Education. The Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET) has called on the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to swiftly tackle significant deficiencies in the Special Needs Education (SNE) sector. During a consultative forum with Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) for SNE from 12 counties at Racecourse Inn in Eldoret, KUSNET Secretary General James Torome outlined critical issues affecting the sector. He emphasized that the union had recognized various shortcomings that undermine progress in SNE and had submitted these concerns to the Ministry and TSC for…

63 Job Opportunities at KNEC and Rongo University. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and Rongo University have announced new employment opportunities, inviting qualified Kenyans to apply. KNEC is looking to fill 39 positions, while Rongo University has 24 available roles, covering both academic and administrative positions. KNEC Vacancies KNEC is recruiting for a variety of positions ranging from senior management to operational roles. Notable vacancies include: Join Teachers Updates on Facebook Other teaching-related vacancies are available in school assessments, with openings for Assistant Directors in Languages, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, human resource roles such as: The council is also…

KNUT Demands Security for Teachers and Students During National Exams. Officials of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) from Samburu County have called on the national government to enhance security for both teachers and students during the upcoming national examination period. Their primary concern is to prevent a recurrence of banditry attacks on examiners that have historically disrupted the exams. On Monday, KNUT National Chairperson Patrick Karinga urged the government to implement security measures to ensure the safety of students and teachers as exams commence on Tuesday. Karinga emphasized that as supervisors head to oversee the exams, they are…

KCSE Exams Set to Conclude by End of December as Teachers Threaten Boycott. The national examinations in Kenya face a potential threat from the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet), who have warned of a boycott. The union demands improved allowances and working conditions for invigilators, supervisors, centre managers, and examiners. If unmet, they may refuse to participate in the exercise. The marking of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams is set to be completed by the end of December 2024, before schools reopen on January 6, 2025. An estimated 32,480 teachers will participate in the…

Government Warn Against Noisy Activities Near National Exam Centers. Nandi East Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Ngalia Ndaya, has urged residents to provide a conducive environment for students during the upcoming national examination period, set to begin next week. He emphasized that offering students a quiet and supportive atmosphere is crucial for ensuring they perform well in their exams. He outlined that several measures are essential for students to achieve excellent results, highlighting the roles of students, parents, teachers, and the community in supporting this critical period. Warnings on Noise and Illicit Brews During his address at the Mashujaa Day celebrations…

Grief Strikes Village After Pupil Found Dead in School Latrine. A sombre atmosphere filled a family in Kerusoi North Sub-County, Nakuru County, on Monday after the body of an eight-year-old boy was discovered in an open, abandoned pit latrine at Mau Summit Primary School. Samuel Mwangi, a grade one pupil, had been missing for six days before his body was found inside the latrine. He disappeared on October 13 after going with his friends to attend a Sunday service at St Paul’s Catholic Church. His family, alarmed by his absence, quickly reported the case to the local chief, who then…