Agreement Reached Between KUPPET and TSC on Teacher Promotions and Working Conditions.
A significant agreement has been reached between the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) that addresses several key issues for educators.
Addressing Teacher Stagnation: Over 30,000 teachers who have been in the same position for more than seven years will be eligible for promotion. This initiative aims to tackle a backlog of stagnant positions and improve teacher morale.
Combating Teacher Shortages: To address the pressing need for more educators in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), the TSC will hire an additional 20,000 teachers. This investment of Ksh 7.8 billion aims to create a more balanced staffing structure and enhance learning environments.
Enhancing Teacher Wellbeing: The agreement includes a commitment from the government to review the current teacher health insurance plan. This review could potentially lead to the inclusion of valuable benefits such as group life insurance and work injury coverage, providing a more comprehensive healthcare safety net for educators.
Security for New Teachers: All 26,000 intern teachers recruited in 2023 will be transitioned to permanent positions with pensions by January 2025. This ensures long-term job security and incentivizes talented individuals to pursue careers in education.
Streamlining Career Advancement: KUPPET and TSC will collaborate on revising the Career Progression Guidelines. These guidelines have been a source of concern for some teachers who felt they hindered advancement opportunities. The revision process will likely involve public participation to ensure transparency and address teacher needs.
Addressing Pension Delays: The TSC is actively working with the Department of Pensions to implement administrative measures that will expedite teacher pension processing times. This collaboration aims to eliminate delays and ensure timely pension payouts.
This agreement represents a positive step forward in addressing the concerns of Kenyan educators. By promoting experienced teachers, bolstering staffing levels, improving healthcare options, securing job prospects for new teachers, and clarifying career progression paths, this collaboration between KUPPET and TSC has the potential to significantly enhance the teaching profession in Kenya.
Agreement Reached Between KUPPET and TSC on Teacher Promotions and Working Conditions