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KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori said the union is strongly against the government’s plan to implement a 2019 report that aims to reduce hardship...
KUPPET’s proposals focus on salary increases to cushion teachers from the effects of inflation and the rising cost of living.
The union’s secretary-general, Collins Oyuu, maintained that the teachers should not be under KUPPET’s jurisdiction, as they are stationed in primary...
They argue that the hardship allowance, being the only allowance specific to their working conditions, must be adjusted to reflect the daily struggles...
The MPs argued that the promotions, which had been celebrated by some, were skewed and unfair, with certain counties benefiting disproportionately fro...
KUPPET called for a review of the promotion process to ensure fairness, advocating for a merit-based approach that considers staffing levels in differ...
In his petition, Kinyua cited procedural irregularities, lack of public participation, voting manipulations, intimidation of delegates, and the imposi...
The amendments, which take effect on January 1, 2026, have sparked controversy, with critics accusing national officials of entrenching themselves in...
KUPPET has warned that if the government fails to address the outstanding issues within the next seven days, teachers across the country will down too...
The teachers claim that the proposed changes were introduced without sufficient consultation with the union's members.
KUPPET Deputy Secretary General Moses Nthurima expressed concern, stating that teachers are facing increased barriers to receiving treatment.
Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers is preparing to resume negotiations with TSC to ensure the promotions are implemented this year.
The decision by the registrar also follows objections from union members on both procedural and substantive grounds.
From primary schools to universities, the year was punctuated by multiple strikes that disrupted learning and exposed deep-seated issues.
A primary challenge was the delayed release of capitation funds, which is critical for the operation of public schools.
Misori now wants the current Career Progression Guidelines abolished and advocated for a system that prioritises career growth based on tenure and per...
KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori argues that the sharp rise in the cost of essential goods since 2017 has had a significant impact on teachers ne...
KUPPET's Assistant Treasurer Ronald Tonui stressed the importance of a standing allowance, noting that teaching is a physically taxing job.
"Having been a cabinet minister for Higher Education before, I know the value of education," Ruto stated.
KUPPET Secretary-General Akelo Misori announced that the union is demanding an increase in daily pay to Sh4,000 for teachers marking exams and called...
According to TSC, 6,000 positions are available for primary schools, 39,550 for junior secondary schools and 450 for secondary schools.
According to SG Akelo Misori, their contract with TSC should guarantee their automatic confirmation to permanent and pensionable terms without further...
The exams are set to begin on October 22, 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.
Vihiga County's branch executive secretary, Savala Inyeni, strongly criticised Misori's decision, terming it as unprocedural.
KUPPET's secretary general, Akelo Misori, announced the strike's suspension and directed all teachers to return to school as soon as possible.
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...
Teachers have also expressed displeasure with appointment methods, pointing out that deputy principals who have served in Kwale for long periods are f...
