A Bomet-based teacher has raised concerns over teachers’ welfare, medical cover, career progression, and union representation, citing challenges affecting educators and learning institutions across the country.
Emmanuel Cheruiyot Ngeno, a teacher from Bomet County, said educators are increasingly dissatisfied with working conditions and policy decisions that directly impact their professional and personal welfare.
He said that among the major concerns highlighted is the medical scheme under the Social Health Authority (SHA), which teachers say involves high monthly deductions but offers limited benefits.
According to Ngeno, many educators are calling for a more comprehensive cover, faster emergency response services, and the inclusion of parents as dependants to improve social protection for teachers’ families.
Career progression challenges also featured prominently, with teachers expressing dissatisfaction with the current Career Progression Guidelines (CPG). “They are seeking clearer promotion pathways that allow classroom teachers to advance to higher job groups without necessarily taking up administrative positions.” He said
Teachers further raised concerns about the handling of Bereavement Benevolent Fund (BBF) cases, calling for fair distribution of benefits and improved welfare support. Acting principals and deputy principals, he said, also face heavy workloads with limited recognition from the employer.
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Ngeno also questioned recruitment practices by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), stating that current scoring criteria disadvantage arts-based graduates.
“School administrators are decrying the delays in government capitation funds, which they say disrupt school operations.” He said
Ngeno said teachers have also expressed dissatisfaction with union leadership, accusing officials of failing to adequately represent their interests and calling for stronger engagement with members during Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations.
It is against this backdrop that Ngeno has declared his bid for the union chairperson position, pledging teacher-centered leadership, improved welfare programs, and stronger advocacy to address the challenges facing educators.
He urged teachers to support his candidacy, promising inclusive leadership and renewed focus on protecting teachers’ rights and interests.
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