KNUT Intervenes On Confirmation Of Intern Teachers. In order to halt the protests and ensure a return to normalcy when the schools reopen, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) branch in Kisumu has requested that the government act swiftly to meet the demands of Generation Z.
Life has been severely disturbed by these protests, which are primarily being led by young Kenyans. Speaking to the media, Executive Secretary David Obuon of the Kisumu KNUT branch stressed that many urban schools rely heavily on public transportation, which has been severely disrupted by the protests, leaving many children stranded.
Obuon described a recent incident at a Kisumu school where teachers and students had to leave because of tear gas, which caused a lot of worry and raised concerns about security.
The Union has requested the government to issue capitation payments as quickly as possible in order to ensure smooth school operations. Obuon called attention to the continuous financial issues experienced by music and sports festivals.
The government’s promise to build classrooms and other facilities for ninth-graders was another topic he brought up, but it’s not clear which schools have benefited from this investment.
Teachers’ Jobs and Well-Being In regards to Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers, Obuon encouraged the government to adhere to its initial stance and the court’s decision to confirm intern teaching staff on permanent and pensionable conditions.
KNUT Intervenes On Confirmation Of Intern Teachers
Teachers shouldn’t be impacted by the blocked Controversial Finance Bill 2024, Obuon emphasized, despite President Ruto’s claims that it will affect JSS teachers’ jobs. He stressed how important it is for educators to be inspired in order to influence their students.
According to Obuon, highly compensated educators would be more motivated to provide students with a high-quality education. He also underlined how important it is to promote talented teachers and pay teachers’ arrears.
The Union singled out the Cabinet Secretary and Parliamentarians for their criticism of how the current administration was managing the Ministry of Education.
Obuon claims that in certain places, MPs have started distributing employment letters at funerals, and that teachers are stooping to accept them, indicating grave issues with leadership.
He asked Cabinet Secretary for Education Ezekiel Machogu to improve the management of his ministry.