Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers, (KUPPET) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers, (KNUT) are demanding for an immediate apology from the Kisumu East MP Shakeel Shabbir after he humiliated a teacher in front parents and students.
KUPPET secretary general Akello Misori and his KNUT counterpart Collins Oyuu both threatened to hold massive demonstrations if the Mp does not apologize to the teachers.
Misori said the action by Shabbir is unacceptable in modern times and roundly condemned the reckless utterances by him.
Speaking at the Great Lakes Hotel in Kisumu, Misori who was flanked by local branch officials said the code of conduct of teachers is very clear on how to handle education matters.
He urged the teachers service commission to withdraw teachers from the school.
On his part Oyuu who also spoke in Kisumu called on the Mp to familiarize himself with article 230 of the constitution and the TSC act of 2012.
ALSO READ:
KUPPET demands apology after Kisumu East MP publicly humiliates teacher in front of learners
Oyuu who was visibly annoyed said they will hold a major demonstrating if the Mp does not apologize to staff at St Peter’s Kendu secondary school.
He said what happened at the school happened many years ago when a district commissioner forcibly shaved a teacher in public.
Oyuu who was also flanked by local branch officials warned Shabbir of dire consequences if he does not apologize to the teachers.
He said the Mp should be prepared for the wrath of teachers across the country if he does not apologize unreservedly.
Oyuu said the performance of schools does not rest on the teachers alone but on stakeholders also.
The unionist said teachers have never asked the Mp for anything noting that they are fully satisfied with the meagre resources they get.
ALSO READ:
Kisumu East MP Shakeel Shabbir apologises to teachers over viral video outburst
He said this is not the first time Shabbir is making disparaging remarks about teachers in Kisumu East.
“He is on record saying that head teachers do not deserve buses since they will convert them into commercial ventures,” he said.
Oyuu said they know a lot about the Mp but have opted to keep quite.
He however seized the opportunity to commend Mp who have stood by teachers, especially those who have retired.
Kisumu East Member of Parliament Shakeel Shabir over the weekend publicly rebuked teachers at St Peters Kendu secondary school within his constituency for what he termed as the source of poor academic in his area.
By Fredrick Odiero
You can also follow our social media pages on Twitter: Education News KE and Facebook: Education News Newspaper for timely updates.
>>> Click here to stay up-to-date with trending regional stories
>>> Click here to read more informed opinions on the country’s education landscape
