KNUT Raises Alarm Over Increasing Teacher Depression
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) in Nandi South has expressed concerns regarding the increasing cases of depression among teachers in Kenya.
Branch Executive Secretary Stephen Misoi has linked this rise to harassment, intimidation, and unfair employment practices affecting teachers.
During a press briefing in Nandi Hills town, Misoi highlighted that this alarming trend has sometimes resulted in deaths and family breakdowns.
He stressed that the union is profoundly troubled by the surge in teacher depression due to the adverse conditions they face.
“This is as a result of harassment, intimidation and unfair employment.”
Misoi warned that if these issues are not addressed, the education sector could face severe consequences.
Misoi criticized the employment process for teachers, citing nepotism and bribery as prevalent issues.
He noted that appointment letters are often distributed in villages, favoring recent graduates while neglecting those who graduated many years ago.
Misoi argued that although those distributing the letters have certain rights, they should prioritize merit in their selections.
“We have seen appointment letters being distributed in the villages where individuals who graduated recently benefit while those who graduated a long time ago are left out,” said Misoi.
The union also raised alarms about the under-staffing in public schools, which Misoi identified as a significant threat to the country’s academic standards.
He called on the government to take immediate action to resolve this problem.
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Misoi reiterated the urgent need for interventions to address these challenges.
He emphasized that the current employment practices are unacceptable and stressed the importance of considering merit to ensure fair and just employment processes for all teachers.
KNUT Raises Alarm Over Increasing Teacher Depression
