The Kenya Junior School Teachers Association (KEJUSTA) has launched season two of its Junior Secondary School (JSS) Autonomy Campaign, escalating pressure on education authorities to formally recognize and operationalize JSS structures across the country.
Under the banner ‘Countrywide Press Briefings – Speaking with One Voice Across All Counties,’ KEJUSTA says it will coordinate synchronized media engagements in all 47 counties to amplify demands for a clear policy direction on the management and professional status of JSS teachers.
At the heart of the campaign is the call for the immediate release of structured and defined Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) tailored specifically for JSS teachers.
The association argues that the absence of a clear career framework has left thousands of educators in uncertainty regarding promotions, job grading, and long-term professional growth.
KEJUSTA is also advocating for the establishment of stand-alone junior secondary schools with independent administration.
According to the association, JSS should have a clear leadership structure, recognized professional identity, and proper staffing norms to ensure smooth implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE).
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In a strong-worded message accompanying the campaign, the association declared, ‘No official circular, no celebration,’ signaling that teachers will not mark any milestones related to JSS rollout without a formal policy directive addressing their concerns.
The campaign slogan, ‘Sisi ndio JSS’ (We are JSS), underscores the teachers’ position that the success of junior secondary education hinges on empowering and recognizing the educators at its core.
KEJUSTA officials maintain that unity, strategy, and action will define the second phase of the campaign as teachers push for reforms aimed at strengthening governance, accountability and professionalism within the junior secondary framework.
The renewed push comes amid ongoing national discussions about the full operationalization of JSS under the CBC, with stakeholders closely watching how the Ministry of Education will respond to the mounting demands.
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