KNUT Intervenes On Confirmation Of Intern Teachers
KNUT Intervenes On Confirmation Of Intern Teachers
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) branch in Kisumu has asked that the government take immediate action to address the concerns of Generation Z in order to put an end to the protests and guarantee a return to normalcy when the schools reopen.
These protests, which are mostly being organized by young Kenyans, have seriously disrupted life. In a statement to the media, Kisumu KNUT branch Executive Secretary David Obuon emphasized that a large number of urban schools rely mostly on public transit, which has been seriously interrupted by the protests, leaving a large number of children lost.
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.
He also brought up the government’s pledge to construct classrooms and other facilities for ninth-graders, though it’s unclear whether schools have profited from this expenditure.
Teachers’ Employment and Welfare Obuon urged the government to stick to its original position and the court’s ruling confirming intern teaching staff on permanent and pensionable terms with reference to Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers.
Despite President Ruto’s assertions that the shelved Controversial Finance Bill 2024 will have an impact on JSS teachers’ jobs, Obuon highlighted that instructors shouldn’t be negatively affected. He emphasized how crucial it is for teachers to be motivated in order to have an impact on their pupils.
Obuon contends that teachers who receive large salaries would be more driven to give their pupils a top-notch education. He also emphasized the significance of paying teachers’ arrears and promoting exceptional educators.
The Cabinet Secretary and lawmakers were singled out by the Union for their criticism of the way the current administration was running the Ministry of Education.
According to Obuon, there are instances where MPs have begun bringing employment letters to funerals, and teachers are bending over backwards to receive them, which is a sign of serious problems with leadership.
He requested that Ezekiel Machogu, the cabinet secretary for education, enhance his ministry’s administration.
