In recent developments, secondary school teachers in Kenya, particularly those working under the Junior Secondary School (JSS) system, have been striking, refusing to return to class until their demands are met.
The teachers have been protesting against their employment terms, which currently place them under an internship program.
Their primary demand is to be employed on permanent and pensionable terms, arguing that they are fully qualified and deserve stable employment.
The strike has gained momentum across various regions, leaving many schools paralyzed as teachers remain adamant in their stance.
They have even coined the phrase “Tumewaacha wafunzwe na ulimwengu,” signaling their refusal to teach under the current conditions.
Despite the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) issuing show-cause letters to thousands of these teachers, the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has been negotiating with the TSC.
A recent agreement led to the withdrawal of these letters, with the union pushing for the conversion of internship positions into permanent jobs by July 2024.
However, tensions remain high as the teachers insist on concrete changes before resuming their duties.
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