A Rift Among Kenyan Teachers: Debating Proposed Law Changes

A Rift Among Kenyan Teachers: Debating Proposed Law Changes

A Rift Among Kenyan Teachers: Debating Proposed Law Changes. In Kenya, there’s a heated debate within teachers’ unions about changing the laws that govern their profession. While the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) strongly disagrees with these changes, calling them unfair and demanding private talks with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) before any big discussions, the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) is open to joining the conversation.

Knut’s Secretary-General, Collins Oyuu, thinks the proposed changes are too harsh on teachers and wants to talk directly with the TSC before they agree to anything. On the other hand, Kuppet is taking a more open-minded approach, saying they’ll join the talks but want to review the proposals carefully first.

These proposed changes to the Teachers Service Commission Act 2012 could give the commission more power over teachers, which might cause disagreements with the Ministry of Education. This divide among teacher unions adds more complexity to an already complicated debate between teachers and the education ministry.

According to a letter from Knut to the TSC, they’re not happy with the short notice for the talks and want more time to prepare. Knut has several concerns about the proposed changes, including giving the TSC control over teachers’ professional development, a job that used to be handled by the Education Ministry.

Knut also worries that the TSC regulating its own practices and procedures violates the constitution. They also fear that the new rules could permit punishing teachers without sufficient evidence.

Knut suggests forming a committee with TSC officials and union members to review any disciplinary actions against teachers. They believe it’s crucial to have fair processes in place for these matters.

A Rift Among Kenyan Teachers: Debating Proposed Law Changes.