The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is urging the government to reconsider the mandatory retirement age of 60 years, advocating for an extension to 65 years.
During a press briefing on Wednesday, Deputy Secretary-General Moses Nthurima expressed concerns over the rigid enforcement of the retirement policy by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The union argues that experienced educators should remain in service to continue contributing to the profession.
This demand follows a contentious meeting held three months ago, where discussions aimed at increasing KUPPET officials’ retirement age to 65 took place. Despite these efforts, the government remains firm on the existing policy.
In July last year, President William Ruto reaffirmed that all public servants reaching 60 years must retire without exceptions or tenure extensions.
