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Teachers unions reject govt plan to reclassify hardship areas without consultation
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

They have now called on the government to halt the implementation of the reclassification and engage with the relevant stakeholders before proceeding...

KNUT, KUPPET clash over control of junior school teachers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The union’s secretary-general, Collins Oyuu, maintained that the teachers should not be under KUPPET’s jurisdiction, as they are stationed in primary...

KNUT slams TSC over political interference in teacher hiring process
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 20, 2025

Speaking during a press briefing, Oyuu decried what he termed as the TSC’s abdication of its legal role, saying the commission had surrendered its con...

Teachers demand 60% pay rise, improved working conditions in new CBA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 18, 2025

KNUT has called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to include the proposed pay rise, alongside a host of other demands, in the next CBA schedule...

MPs reject TSC’s teacher promotion list, citing bias, inequity and lack of transparency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

The MPs argued that the promotions, which had been celebrated by some, were skewed and unfair, with certain counties benefiting disproportionately fro...

Education stakeholders demand Braille support for visually impaired Islamic Religious learners
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 11, 2025

Several other participants highlighted the lack of Braille facilities, the shortage of teachers, inadequate infrastructure such as sufficient classroo...

Teachers' union raises alarm over 'back door' delocalisation tactics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 11, 2024

The delocalisation policy, which began in 2018, sought to transfer teachers from their home counties and relocate those who had overstayed in one regi...

KNUT Garissa branch calls for urgent action on teacher shortage crisis
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 03, 2024

Abdirizack explained that the prolonged shortage of teachers has severely affected both learners and teachers, with the latter overburdened by excessi...

Knut seeks sabbatical leave for teachers pursuing political, academic goals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 26, 2024

First National Vice Chairman Malel Langat emphasised that teachers should not lose their jobs or benefits while seeking professional growth or politic...

Teachers demand new allowances in upcoming CBA talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2024

KUPPET's Assistant Treasurer Ronald Tonui stressed the importance of a standing allowance, noting that teaching is a physically taxing job.

Teachers propose pension law reforms to fast-track payouts for retirees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2024

The union has raised concerns over the extended waiting period teachers endure before receiving their pensions, sometimes lasting more than three year...

Ruto pledges to hire 20,000 more teachers in January
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

"Having been a cabinet minister for Higher Education before, I know the value of education," Ruto stated.

KNUT demands armed security for Lamu teachers amid rising threats
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

The union has noted that its members are willing to return to the classroom only if their safety is assured.

Teachers demand up to 900% increase in allowances for KCSE exam duties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2024

The exams are set to begin on October 22, 2024.

Confirm 46,000 teachers by 2025 or face consequences - KNUT warns TSC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2024

"We have presented a memorandum to TSC, and we want to ensure that this time it will not be a 'maternity' CBA," KNUT's Oyuu asserted.

Teachers want KUPPET's top officials to resign for calling off strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2024

Vihiga County's branch executive secretary, Savala Inyeni, strongly criticised Misori's decision, terming it as unprocedural.

Teachers ordered back to class as KUPPET calls off strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2024

KUPPET's secretary general, Akelo Misori, announced the strike's suspension and directed all teachers to return to school as soon as possible.

Schools send students back home as teachers’ strike disrupts learning
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2024

On Sunday, KUPPET vowed to continue with the industrial action until TSC addresses the issue of promoting teachers stuck in the same job groups for ex...

KUPPET vows to continue with strike, shut down schools for another week
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2024

During a meeting held on Sunday, KUPPET's National Governing Council dismissed the proposed Sh1,000 pay increase by their employer, terming it as insu...

KNUT calls off planned strike after "productive talks" with government
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 25, 2024

Parents and guardians are advised to ensure that their children return to school for the third term as per the school calendar.

State releases Sh22bn capitation for schools ahead of teachers' strike
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 24, 2024

According to the statement issued by Ogamba on Friday, August 23, 2024, the government has released  Sh 21,879,307,912.48 as a capitation for students...

Burdened by past hardships, Form Four candidates hope teachers will not go on strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 24, 2024

Their academic turmoil began with the unexpected onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which forced schools across the country to close for months t...

Teachers to proceed with nationwide strike after TSC talks with unions collapse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2024

The talks ended in disarray after the unions rejected their employer’s offer to only implement Phase II of the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreeme...

Ruto directs Treasury, TSC to engage teachers unions over planned strike
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 17, 2024

The agreement, signed by the unions and the Teachers Service Commission in June 2021 and amended in August last year, remains a key issue in the dispu...

Education sector headed in crisis as teachers announce strike
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 16, 2024

Knut accused TSC of breaching the agreement by failing to implement the second phase of the Addendum effective from July 1, 2024, for all teachers, in...

Mutua's first mediation as Labour CS backfires as teachers formally announce strike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2024

With schools set to reopen for the third term on Monday, August 26, Mutua is running against time to prevent a full-blown crisis. 

Teachers' unions threaten nationwide strike over unmet demands
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 15, 2024

Misori advised parents not to send their children to school on August 26, 2024. He warned that there would be no teachers in schools if the government...

Impending strikes: Key agreements education sector unions demand to be honoured
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 15, 2024

The unions demanded full implementation of the 2021-2025 CBA. The CBAs between the unions and Teachers Service Commission were signed in June 2021, an...

KNUT in talks with government amid fears of a nationwide teachers strike
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 13, 2024

Unions are requesting that the 2021-2025 CBA be fully enforced. The unions' agreements with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) were signed in June...

KNUT faults Treasury for slashing TSC budget by Sh10bn, threatens to take action
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 26, 2024

The budget cut for TSC was among austerity measures taken by the Treasury after the withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024 which sparked coun...

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