Education PS Urges TSC to reinstate the 742 sacked JSS Teachers

Godfrey Gwako

5 months ago

Education PS Urges TSC to reinstate the 742 sacked JSS Teachers: Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has called for a review of the recent dismissal of 742 Junior Secondary School tutors.

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This was a labour dispute

Speaking in Nakuru, Kipsang framed the issue as a labor dispute. He emphasized that it falls under the purview of the Labour Ministry and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). TSC is the teachers’ employer and it cannot escape from such disputes.

Dr. Kipsang expressed confidence that this matter would be resolved through established labor dispute mechanisms. He underscored the importance of adhering to due process.

KUPPET’s response

In response to the dismissals, the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has taken proactive measures.

They have formally petitioned the TSC to reinstate the affected teachers. The giant union has issued a 14-day ultimatum for the commission to comply.

KUPPET has also indicated that they are prepared to explore alternative avenues. That includes legal action, if their demands are not met within the stipulated timeframe.

The union is acting in the public interest

Moses Nthurima, KUPPET’s Deputy Secretary-General, stated that the dismissed teachers are not union members. However, the union is committed to acting in the public interest and is willing to represent them in court if necessary.

This stance reflects the union’s broader commitment to the welfare of the teaching community.

The current situation arose after the TSC issued ‘show cause’ letters to 10,348 Junior Secondary School teachers.

TSC’s demands in the show-cause letters

The TSC demanded explanations for the teachers’ absences and a return to work within 14 days.

While 9,606 teachers complied with the directive, the remaining 742 did not, leading to the termination of their contracts.

With approximately 46,000 teachers employed on a contractual basis, these dismissals have had a significant impact on the teaching workforce.

The recent strike by Junior Secondary School teachers, which began at the start of the second term, was halted after government assurances regarding their future employment status.

The Ministry of Education’s call for a reconsideration of the dismissals, coupled with KUPPET’s advocacy, highlights the ongoing efforts to resolve the dispute and ensure stability within the education sector.

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