Officials from the Kenya Union of Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) have asked the government to honor the agreement signed on behalf of Kenyan teachers four years ago.
KUPPET Deputy Secretary General Musa Thurima said the memorandum included an increase in teachers’ salaries and other conditions.
Speaking at the General Assembly in Isiolo County, Mr Thurima said the nation’s economy was slowly recovering after the general election and it was time for teachers to sign contracts.
Officials urged the government to focus on the implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum (KBK) to start work.
Ronal Kiprotich Tanui, KUPPET National Fund Assistant, explained that the lack of funds for the implementation of the Central Bank is the main challenge that must be solved by the government in order to achieve the desired change in the education system for students.
On the separation of teachers, Mr Thurima said there is a need to review the license of the Teachers Service Commission so that teachers have the freedom to work where they can also take care of their families.
He said, the president’s order to stop delocalization will only be political rhetoric if the government does not implement the policy.
He warned that teachers in TSC will continue to challenge the current law that gives too much power to the rights of teachers in the country.
Thurima called on teachers to shun leaders who are drawn to their own problems and work with the Ministry of Education and unions to ensure their safety and well-being.
Isiolo County Commissioner Geoffrey Omoding, responding to allegations of bullying of head teachers, said head teachers in remote areas should develop good working relationships and facilitate teachers to carry out their mandate.
Omoding said there were cases of non-cooperation between teachers and principals in Murthy and Oldonyiro neighborhoods.
The district commissioner said the chiefs should ensure that civil servants in their areas are not intimidated by criminals, criminals and students, especially in areas where there is no security.
