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TSC announces over 45,000 teaching and internship vacancies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 12, 2025

The combined recruitments offer over 45,000 positions, including over 21,000 teaching and leadership vacancies and 24,000 internship roles for junior...

KUPPET condemns TSC for ignoring decade-long teacher promotion backlog
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 12, 2025

The union has called for a clear promotion framework that would allow teachers in job group C3 to move to C4 after three years without the need for an...

KUPPET threatens strike over government plan to scrap Minet teachers' medical scheme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

Kuppet insists the existing Minet Teachers Medical Scheme, managed by MKL Minet under contract with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), is guarante...

KUPPET proposes overhaul of funding, abolition of bursaries in fresh push for fully free public education system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

At the top of KUPPET’s demands is the immediate release of the entire capitation for the 2025 academic year, well before the third and final term begi...

We have not reviewed hardship allowances for teachers - TSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

TSC’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei told the National Assembly Implementation Committee that the allowances are still being paid based...

CS John Mbadi pledges permanent placement for 20,000 intern teachers from January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

Appearing before the National Assembly Education Committee on Thursday, CS Mbadi said it was now his responsibility to ensure the recruitment goes ahe...

Teachers win big after securing Sh33 billion pay deal with TSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

Implementation will be gradual, with an annual salary adjustment budget of Sh8.4 billion, totalling Sh33 billion by the end of the agreement period on...

AI in exam marking? Experts say Kenya’s new education Bill prioritises profit over learning
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 14, 2025

Scholar and CBC critic Wandia Njoya warned that the proposed reforms are not truly about using technology to enhance marking efficiency but are instea...

Kuppet warns TSC against non-monetary CBA deal, demands up to 70 per cent pay rise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

Kuppet is demanding salary increases of up to 70 per cent, enhanced allowances, and the elimination of unpaid acting roles.

KNUT issues seven-day strike notice after talks with TSC over CBA collapse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Following the failed talks with the TSC on Tuesday, KNUT has issued a seven-day strike notice, warning of nationwide disruption in public schools star...

KUPPET proposes three-tier school system to fix CBC confusion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 28, 2025

The union is proposing to have the JSS level fully equipped and independent of primary and higher secondary levels in a bid to resolve CBC challenges.

KUPPET threatens nationwide strike if CBA talks fail to kick off in seven days
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 21, 2025

The union has warned that the employer's failure to initiate talks within the stipulated period could trigger a nationwide teachers’ strike and other...

KUPPET warns court ruling on school levies will cripple public education
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

The ruling bars public schools from imposing any levies without prior approval from the Education Cabinet Secretary.

‘No justice, no teaching’: Kilifi teachers warn of disruptions over Ojwang’s death
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 15, 2025

The teachers held a candlelight vigil in Malindi, mourning their colleague and voicing outrage over what they described as increasing risks facing tea...

Teachers’ union eulogises slain educator Albert Ojwang, condemns police brutality
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 13, 2025

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori remembered Ojwang not only as a classroom teacher but also as a bold voice against corruption and social injusti...

Teachers’ unions warn of strike as TSC stalls on new CBA, budget omits salary review funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Knut, Kuppet and Kusnet officials say they submitted fresh proposals months ago, but have not received any meaningful response from the TSC.

KUPPET rejects government plan to cut hardship zones, demands expansion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

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...

TSC given seven-day ultimatum to begin CBA talks or face nationwide teacher protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

KUPPET’s proposals focus on salary increases to cushion teachers from the effects of inflation and the rising cost of living.

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...

Teachers in hardship areas accuse Kuppet of neglect, demand increase in hardship allowance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2025

They argue that the hardship allowance, being the only allowance specific to their working conditions, must be adjusted to reflect the daily struggles...

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...

Kuppet wants TSC to revoke over 25,000 teacher promotions, cites unfair distribution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

KUPPET called for a review of the promotion process to ensure fairness, advocating for a merit-based approach that considers staffing levels in differ...

Court blocks KUPPET’s bid to scrap leadership term limits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

In his petition, Kinyua cited procedural irregularities, lack of public participation, voting manipulations, intimidation of delegates, and the imposi...

Kuppet top officials to serve beyond 60 years after age limit scrapped
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 16, 2025

The amendments, which take effect on January 1, 2026, have sparked controversy, with critics accusing national officials of entrenching themselves in...

Kuppet issues seven-day strike notice over unpaid capitation, medical scheme funds
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 14, 2025

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...

Teachers object to Kuppet constitutional amendments, cite lack of consultations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

The teachers claim that the proposed changes were introduced without sufficient consultation with the union's members.

Kuppet demands release of medical funds as teachers face healthcare crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

KUPPET Deputy Secretary General Moses Nthurima expressed concern, stating that teachers are facing increased barriers to receiving treatment.

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