Teachers Threaten to Paralyse Learning in New Demands to TSC

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Speaking on Saturday, May 16, after a post-election meeting, KUPPET leaders outlined a series of demands, including the immediate promotion of thousands of teachers who have remained in the same job groups for years despite serving for decades.

The union is calling on TSC to advertise promotion vacancies for about 135,000 teachers who, according to them, have stagnated in their current job groups, with some reportedly waiting up to 30 years for advancement.

“We cannot accept that teachers stagnate for a long time without promotions. Some work for as long as 30 years before being promoted to the D5 job group. We want that period reduced so that we can attain equality,” said KUPPET National Vice Chairperson Julius Korir.

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At the same time, the union is pushing for the confirmation of 44,000 intern teachers into permanent and pensionable terms, arguing that continued delays are affecting morale and performance in schools across the country.

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori also urged the commission to fast-track implementation of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement , insisting that the second phase of the deal must be fully implemented by July 2027.

“The commission should assure teachers that the second phase of the 2025-2029 CBA, which was signed last year, is implemented by July 2027,” Misori said.

The union has also strongly opposed proposals by TSC to reduce hardship allowances, warning that any attempt to alter the existing structure would trigger resistance from teachers across the country.

“We are hearing that you want to touch on our hardship allowances despite agreements made through legal notices with TSC. Do not attempt or even think about those abrupt changes,” Korir added.

The demands come at a time when TSC has already announced plans to promote only 30,000 teachers this year, a sharp drop from the previously anticipated 50,000 positions.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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