KUPPET Threatens KCSE Marking Boycott Over KNEC’s Teacher Mistreatment.
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has raised concerns over the Kenya National Examination Council’s (KNEC) decision to remove certain teachers from marking centres during the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
The union has warned of potential disruptions to the marking process if the issues are not addressed.
KUPPET’s Siaya branch representative, Sam Opondo, revealed that some teachers faced humiliation and intimidation at the hands of KNEC.
The union learned that the affected teachers were being removed from marking centres because their schools were allegedly implicated in exam irregularities.
Opondo noted that in recent days, KNEC had violated professional decorum, treating these teachers with indignity.
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According to Opondo, the affected teachers were not only retired without valid reasons but were also forcefully removed from marking centres as though they were criminals.
KUPPET officials termed the actions as an unmitigated mistreatment of their members.
KUPPET’s Demands and Threats of Boycott
KUPPET has condemned the council’s actions and demanded the immediate reinstatement and compensation of the dismissed teachers.
The officials warned that if KNEC persisted with what they described as improper humiliation, the union would consider withdrawing its members from the ongoing KCSE marking exercise.
These events occurred shortly after the conclusion of the KCSE examinations, marking the start of the marking phase. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos recently announced changes in the management of the KCSE exams, emphasizing individual accountability.
Speaking to examiners at the Lang’ata Sub-County Headquarters in Nairobi, Migos explained that stringent security measures had been implemented to prevent exam leakages.
He emphasized that any malpractice identified would be addressed individually, without condemning entire schools or centres.
The Cabinet Secretary highlighted that investigators would use serialised exam papers to trace sources of malpractices and ensure the culpable students or examiners were held responsible. This approach, he noted, aimed to enhance integrity in the examination process.
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As tensions escalate, KUPPET continues to advocate for the fair treatment of teachers involved in the marking process, asserting their commitment to addressing the concerns of its members.
The union insists that any form of mistreatment must be addressed to safeguard the integrity of the marking exercise and the welfare of the teachers.
KUPPET Threatens KCSE Marking Boycott Over KNEC’s Teacher Mistreatment.
