The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) officials in Machakos, Kenya, stormed Matungulu Girls’ High School. They ate teachers’ food after suspecting some colleagues were working during their demonstrations.
The officials, including Musembi Katuku, Bernard Warui, and Yvonne Musyoka, urged parents to pick up their children from school. They claimed it was unsafe due to unresolved grievances with the government.
They called for a nationwide strike and demanded the confirmation of 46,000 junior secondary school teachers as permanent employees.
The Kuppet members intensified their protests by visiting various sub-counties in Machakos. They sensitized parents on the strike. They also highlighted the need to withdraw their children from public secondary schools.
They accused the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of not confirming teachers’ employment status. Additionally, TSC neglected to remit third-party deductions. This led to the ongoing strike.
The officials emphasized that the strike would continue until their demands were met. They highlighted the government’s failure to distribute funds for teachers’ promotions. This resulted in a shortage of school principals and deputies.
The Kuppet officials’ actions at Matungulu Girls’ High School were part of their ongoing protests. They were against the government’s handling of teachers’ issues.
These issues included employment confirmation and promotions. The officials urged parents to support the strike by withdrawing their children from schools until the government addressed their grievances.
The strike was led by Kuppet officials in Machakos. It aimed to pressure the government to fulfill its obligations towards teachers. It also sought to improve the education sector in Kenya.
