JSS Teachers Asked to Prioritize Dialogue With TSC

JSS Teachers Asked to Prioritize Dialogue With TSC.

Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers nationwide have received advice to pursue dialogue in addressing their concerns. Aggrey Namisi, the second national vice chairman of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), emphasized that resorting to chaos could hinder these teachers’ chances of gaining government positions.

Namisi stressed the importance of engaging the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) regularly to address the issues affecting their members and urged patience among JSS teachers as their grievances are addressed.

Namisi highlighted the need for the group to adapt to changes, considering that the term “JSS” will be replaced with “comprehensive and senior schools” in the future. He revealed plans to restructure the KNUT framework to include JSS tutors from the bottom to the top.

Additionally, Namisi called on the TSC to address teachers’ grievances nationwide, emphasizing that issues such as teacher remuneration should be subject to negotiation as a fundamental right. Recognizing the significant role teachers play in mentoring children, Namisi underscored the importance of respecting their contributions.

Earlier, Namisi announced KNUT’s commitment to participating in ongoing tree planting exercises to combat climate change. He led KNUT members in planting hundreds of tree seedlings at Nyamasaria Primary School in Kisumu.

Present at the event were Alex Dunga and Olando Kwach (NEC) members, as well as executive committee members including George Ajwang from Bondo, David Obuon from Kisumu City, Elly Otieno (chairman), David Onege (vice-chairman), Victor Ndolo (treasurer), and Grace Ousmba (women’s representative).

JSS Teachers Asked to Prioritize Dialogue With TSC