JSS Leaders Land on New Positions in KUPPET
JSS Leaders Land on New Positions in KUPPET
Who are JSS Teacher Leaders
Junior secondary school teachers were deployed to various schools to spearhead and implement the news system of education currently known as the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC)
They were employed as intern teachers for a contract of one year nonrenewable. This caused some of the strike to protest. These protests were against the poor salaries and that the Gov’t should employ then on permanent and pensionable terms since their contract had expired.
Who’s KUPPET
The genesis of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) can be traced back to 1985 when undergraduate education students at Kenyatta University rallied for improved terms and conditions of service for graduate teachers entering the teaching profession. At the time, teachers faced discrimination in employment status upon their initial appointment, as other professions were recruited at higher job group levels by the government.
The initial attempt to register the union in 1993 faced a setback when a rival union obtained court orders to halt its registration. However, on November 26, 1998, under TU/136 registration number, the union was successfully registered.
The formation of the union, also known as the Teachers Union, aimed to address the specific challenges faced by teachers in post-primary institutions, particularly in their employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Members sought representation to advocate for the establishment of ethical and professional policies ensuring job security and equitable resolutions to work-related grievances. Additionally, the union aimed to negotiate with the Kenyan government, its agencies, and any public or private educational institutions for improved terms and conditions of employment, as well as to establish clear procedures for representation and negotiation, including matters of promotion and other benefits.
The momentum of the union gained traction with its inaugural elections held on April 26, 2002, followed by subsequent elections on July 29, 2006, June 25, 2011, and March 19, 2016. These democratic cycles of elections have facilitated the emergence of quality leadership, contributing to the growth and development of the union.
News About Current JSS Leaders Being Absorbed into KUPPET
A significant decision has been declared by the leadership of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET): junior secondary school teachers will now be integrated into the union’s leadership structure, extending from the branch level up to the national level. This resolution was reached during a meeting attended by 55 delegates held yesterday, May 29, 2024, at Kasarani Sports View in Nairobi.
This decision comes in the wake of protests staged by junior school intern teachers demanding permanent employment and payment mandated by the court. Amidst this, the union landscape for junior school teachers remains uncertain as KNUT and KUPPET vie for control over this teacher corps. While KNUT opts for diplomatic resolution with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), KUPPET leads protests and advocates for intern teachers’ demands during rallies.
During the meeting, discussions were held on constitutional revisions, with resolutions set to be forwarded to KUPPET chapters for further review. Akello Misori, the KUPPET Secretary General, was slated to address the press regarding show cause notices sent to demonstrating junior school intern teachers.
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Approximately 7,357 junior school intern instructors received show cause letters from the commission, questioning their absence from school and contract status. However, today, the court invalidated these letters, deeming them unlawful and beyond the commission’s authority to penalize contract teachers.
Furthermore, the meeting addressed the halting of deductions to the Burial Benevolent Fund (BBF) by the commission. Delegates resolved to reinstate the fund.
Initially, access was denied to five union executive members due to a court petition, resulting in a standoff before the meeting commenced. Eventually, they were granted permission to attend.
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JSS Leaders Land on New Positions in KUPPET
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