The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued a stern warning of legal action against the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), and the Education Cabinet Secretary if any disciplinary measures are taken against teachers accused of involvement in exam cheating during the KCPE and KCSE.
Speaking during Meru County branch annual general meeting in Meru town, The Secretary General of KUPPET Akelo Misori asserted that exams are often leaked to media and WhatsApp groups well before centre managers collect them from depots.
“Singling out a few schools and teachers for punishment without proper investigation is unjust,” Misori argued.
Additionally, he called for a comprehensive legal inquiry involving all stakeholders in the examination process, including the TSC, KNEC, and the Education CS, to uncover the entire truth.
Misori urged the TSC to reconsider allowing qualified teachers to supervise exams, emphasizing that they possess the expertise in the subjects being examined.
He further cautioned against militarizing the examination process with security agencies, citing the negative impact on candidates’ performance.
Misori urged TSC to engage in discussions to demilitarize the exams and advocated for fair compensation for those supervising exams, addressing issues such as travel and lunch allowances.
He also called for the regularization of interns teaching at JSS level, making them permanent and pensionable.
He highlighted the demoralization of JSS teachers due to lower salaries and emphasized the need to address the challenges in the education sector to prevent the migration of students to private schools.
Misori concluded by urging the government to pay attention to the concerns raised, emphasizing the potential long-term consequences for the education system.
By John Majau
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