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Trade unions registrar rejects Kuppet’s proposal to have its officials retire at 65
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

The decision by the registrar also follows objections from union members on both procedural and substantive grounds.

From classrooms to the streets: Inside a tough and turbulent year for Kenyan teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

From primary schools to universities, the year was punctuated by multiple strikes that disrupted learning and exposed deep-seated issues.

Kenya’s 2024 academic year marred by multiple crises
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 27, 2024

A primary challenge was the delayed release of capitation funds, which is critical for the operation of public schools.

Kuppet says over 130,000 teachers left out of promotions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

Misori now wants the current Career Progression Guidelines abolished and advocated for a system that prioritises career growth based on tenure and per...

Teachers demand up to 100% salary increase to combat high cost of living
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

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...

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.

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.

KUPPET threatens exam boycott over low allowances, demands fair compensation for teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2024

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...

TSC launches nationwide recruitment drive for 46,000 teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2024

According to TSC, 6,000 positions are available for primary schools, 39,550 for junior secondary schools and 450 for secondary schools.

KUPPET warns of unrest if intern teachers are forced to reapply for jobs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2024

According to SG Akelo Misori, their contract with TSC should guarantee their automatic confirmation to permanent and pensionable terms without further...

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...

Kwale teachers protest over unmet CBA promises, demand pay hike and better conditions
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 26, 2024

Teachers have also expressed displeasure with appointment methods, pointing out that deputy principals who have served in Kwale for long periods are f...

Isiolo teachers threaten strike over unfulfilled Collective Bargaining Agreement
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 26, 2024

The teachers, led by branch executive secretary Moses Kimwere, have stated that they will not return to work until all of their issues are addressed.

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...

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...

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