Looming Crisis in Junior School As Teachers Down their Tools

Looming Crisis in Junior School As Teachers Down their Tools. Next week, the prospect of learning being disrupted looms over Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Bomet due to ongoing teacher demonstrations.

The teachers are airing their grievances over delayed confirmation of permanent and pensionable status, arguing that serving on internship goes against the TSC Act.

Conducting peaceful protests in Bomet town, they criticized the government for neglecting their plight. Led by Wildred Bett and Valentine Jepleting, they emphasized the inadequacy of the Ksh17,000 monthly salary, stressing the need for better compensation, especially considering the prevailing economic conditions.

Jepleting highlighted the financial strains of working in remote areas and the responsibilities they bear towards their families, underscoring the necessity for fair remuneration.

The teachers are adamant about their demands, insisting on immediate confirmation and compensation from the government. They have vowed to continue their protests until their grievances are addressed satisfactorily.

Jepleting questioned the mistreatment of well-trained and qualified JSS teachers and refuted the notion of internship within the TSC Act, demanding prompt action from the authorities.

Moreover, similar protests have surfaced in Nandi County, where teachers are pressing the TSC to comply with a court ruling mandating their confirmation on permanent and pensionable terms.

Expressing frustration, KUPPET Executive Secretary Paul Rotich criticized the intervention of politicians in the employment process and blamed the TSC for failing in its responsibilities.

The discontent among teachers underscores broader issues of fair treatment, adequate compensation, and adherence to legal provisions within the education sector. Looming Crisis in Junior School As Teachers Down their Tools