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 was organized to address the grievances that the teachers have with the TSC. KUPPET Nairobi branch chairman, Julius Ng’ang’a, emphasized that the teachers were presenting their concerns directly to the TSC CEO, Nancy Macharia.
The KUPPET Nairobi branch executive secretary stated that teachers would not resume classes until the TSC confirms that the recent salary increments are part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
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The secretary also raised concerns about the medical insurance provided to teachers, describing it as inadequate. They highlighted issues such as delayed approvals, denied diagnostic procedures, and rejected hospital admissions, which severely affect teachers and their dependents, especially those with chronic illnesses.
Ng’ang’a stressed the need for respect towards teachers, highlighting that the ongoing strike had serious implications for the education sector.
In response to claims by the TSC and the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) that most of the teachers’ demands have been addressed, the secretary dismissed these assertions.
They emphasized that only two out of nine key demands have been partially met, which they calculated to be just 22% of what the teachers are asking for. The unresolved issues include promotions, third-party deductions, and the career progression guidelines, which the union criticized heavily.
“We are here as Nairobi teachers to bring our Kuppet strike issues and consequences. Teachers must be respected,” Ng’ang’a said.
One of the primary issues raised was the need for a quality medical cover, a responsibility that falls under the TSC’s mandate. KUPPET Nairobi branch executive secretary, Moses Mbora, pointed out the necessity for improved medical benefits for teachers, reflecting a significant part of their demands.
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The KUPPET national executive board, according to Mbora, expressed their willingness to engage in negotiations with the TSC to address these issues. This readiness indicated that the union was prepared to seek a resolution through dialogue, provided that their key concerns were acknowledged and acted upon.
The teachers have made it clear that the strike will persist until all their demands, including those related to promotions, medical cover, and career progression, are satisfactorily addressed by the TSC. They remain firm in their stance, showing no willingness to compromise until their issues are resolved.
KUPPET Teachers Demonstrate at TSC Headquarters, Demands Audience With Nancy Macharia
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