A teacher at Sigor Boys High School in Bomet County has raised concerns over persistent violations of labour laws affecting Junior Secondary School (JSS) interns, whose contracts are set to expire this December.
He said that many interns have already served close to or beyond the legally prescribed one-year period, and there are fears that renewing contracts without proper confirmation could extend their service illegally.
Kibet Samoei, aspirant for Vice Chair of the Bomet KUPPET Branch, has therefore called on the National Assembly to intervene and ensure that interns are confirmed before the expiry of their contracts.
He said that prolonging internships through contract renewals without permanent appointment amounts to exploitation and undermines labour laws.
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Samoei also extended his best wishes to chief examiners, assistant chief examiners, and team leaders overseeing this year’s national examination marking, acknowledging their critical role in ensuring a smooth and credible process.
“The ongoing call for confirmation of interns is urgent and timely. Interns should not serve beyond one year. Yet, many face the risk of continuing under temporary contracts, which is a violation of labour regulations.” Samoei said.
He criticized the legislature’s continued indifference, describing it as “glaring,” given that lawmakers are tasked with protecting workers’ rights.
The aspirant stressed that urgent action is required to convert interns to permanent and pensionable positions before their contracts lapse, warning that any delay will leave teachers serving beyond the legally allowed period.
Education stakeholders and unions have echoed these concerns, calling for immediate intervention to safeguard interns’ rights, protect teacher morale, and uphold standards in the education sector.
Samoei’s warning highlights the broader need for strict enforcement of labour laws and fair treatment of teachers across Bomet County and Kenya.
By Philip Koech
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