The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), Nandi branch, has faulted the recent promotion of teachers, describing the process as a sham.
Branch Executive Secretary Boniface Tenai observed that most qualified teachers were left out despite meeting all the set qualifications.
Addressing the press in Kapsabet town, Tenai demanded that teachers’ unions be involved in future interviews to ensure the process is legal.
“The recent promotion of teachers was a sham. Although we have been demanding promotions, this is not how we wanted it done. In the future, the unions should be involved in the interview to ensure the process is above board,” he said.
According to him, left-out teachers are now highly demoralised, which could negatively impact their performance when schools reopen.
Tenai now wants the promotions revoked and the process to start afresh. He further appeals for the urgent intervention of the National Assembly Education Committee, which he says has the power to address the matter.
“Many qualified teachers were left out, and this is unacceptable. As a union, we demand that the promotions be revoked and the interviews done afresh. We also appeal for the intervention of the National Assembly Education Committee because the committee has the power to handle this matter,” added Tenai.
The Union further reminded parents to monitor their children closely during the holiday, saying cases of indiscipline are usually on the rise during holidays.
The promotion of 25252 teachers has drawn mixed reactions.
KUPPET alleges that the allocation of vacancies failed to consider disparities in teacher populations, disadvantaging educators in highly populated areas and leading to a skewed system that overlooks merit and workload distribution.
By Kimutai Langat
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