The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has protested the continued implementation of the delocalisation policy.
Second National Women Representative Mercy Ndungu termed the policy a violation of teachers’ rights and a threat to their well-being.
Speaking in Bomet, she said the transfer of teachers, which was previously rejected and reportedly abolished, continues to affect teachers forced to serve far from their home counties.
“Teachers should be allowed to work in areas where they can connect with their students and the community. Forcing them to distant regions causes psychological distress and affects their performance,” said Ndungu during a meeting in Bomet.
Ndungu urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to expedite the transfer of teachers who have applied to return to their home counties, vowing to stand firm against violating teachers’ rights.
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“We urge the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to expedite the transfer of teachers who have applied to return to their home counties. Many of our teachers have applied to return to their homes, but TSC has not approved the transfers. This has caused the teachers a lot of suffering and affected their performance. As KNUT, we shall stand firm against violating teachers’ rights,” added Ndungu.
KNUT National Second Vice Chair Malel Langat echoed her remarks, citing the delocalisation policy as threatening family stability.
Langat also demanded the immediate promotion of teachers who have upgraded their qualifications, noting that over 1,200 teachers in Bomet County are yet to be promoted despite meeting all requirements.
