By Kevin Odera
Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has accused the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of failing to confirm teachers in acting positions, a matter that has resulted to amounting of bills for services rendered but not paid for.
According to the union, the government owes teachers in acting positions Ksh1 billion hence the current career progression guidelines make it difficult for classroom teachers to get promotions unless they are in administrative positions.
While speaking at St. Columbans High school in Kitale on Saturday during the union’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), the union national chairman Omboko Milemba said they want to renegotiate their pay deal with the government since the current one is affecting their careers.
“This is a pending bill that is not quantified. This is exploitation of labour by the TSC and the government. I’ve put a question in parliament but I’m doing research with my office staff to back the numbers. It’s become impossible to be promoted unless you are in administration,” said Milemba.
He asked the TSC to review the 2021-2025 collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
“The five-year CBA will quantify promotions for deputy principals, heads of departments, and acting principals who have served for long without payments,” said Milemba.
