Striking teachers in Kenya are represented by the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet). They have advised parents against sending their children to school. This is despite a court order suspending the strike.
Kuppet Secretary-General Akello Misori emphasized this. Any parent choosing to send their child to school during the strike is assuming responsibility. Any parent making this choice is assuming responsibility.
They are responsible for potential consequences. The union reaffirmed that the strike is ongoing. Decisions about its suspension or continuation will be communicated after a thorough assessment of the situation.
Kuppet Secretary-General Akello Misori emphasized this. Any parent choosing to send their child to school during the strike is assuming responsibility. They are taking on responsibility.
Kuppet members have been instructed to stay prepared and continue the industrial action until further notice. The High Court temporarily suspended the strike after a case filed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
Still, Kuppet maintains that the strike is still in effect. They are waiting for an interpretation of the court orders obtained by the TSC. The union criticized the TSC for informalizing teachers’ employment.
They also accused the TSC of neglecting the teaching profession. The union highlighted issues like lack of promotions. They mentioned the failure to implement agreements outlined in the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Kuppet accused the TSC of downgrading the teaching profession. They have not addressed teachers’ concerns. They also did not give formal appointments for principals in schools.
The union expressed dissatisfaction with the TSC’s approach of issuing orders instead of engaging in dialogue with teachers. This approach led to a breakdown in morale among educators.
Kuppet emphasized the importance of upholding agreements and principles outlined in the CBA. This is to guarantee fair treatment and recognition of teachers’ contributions to the education system.
