- The union wants examination contracts to spell out teachers’ roles, remuneration, payment periods and allowances.
- It has also petitioned SRC to urgently advise TSC on proposed new job groups and CPG removal.
- Branch officials are preparing a General Assembly as teachers begin the third term of 2026.
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Vihiga branch has advised its members not to take up Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) duties until the examination body provides formal contracts detailing their terms of engagement.
In a Term Three message to members dated August 24, 2026, branch Executive Secretary Charles Otiende-Agenda said the union had written to KNEC demanding a formal contract covering the scope of work, remuneration and other conditions for teachers involved in national examinations.
“We advise all our members not to take up duties from Kenya National Examinations Council,” the branch said.
The directive comes as teachers return to schools for the third term, during which preparations for national assessments and examinations are expected to intensify.
Union demands formal KNEC contracts
KUPPET Vihiga said teachers undertaking examination-related responsibilities should have their terms clearly defined before accepting assignments.
“The union has written to Kenya National Examinations Council demanding for a formal contract,” Otiende-Agenda said.
According to the union, such contracts should clearly specify the scope of work and remuneration for all officers involved in examinations, including deputy centre managers and teachers handling practical assessments and examinations.
The branch is also demanding revised rates as prescribed by SRC Circular SRC/ADM/11(61), a clearly defined remuneration period and payment of overtime and risk allowances while teachers undertake examination duties.
“This contract should clearly state the scope of work [and] remuneration of all officers involved in exams,” the union said.
It further told teachers to stay away from examination assignments unless its demand is addressed.
“In the absence of this formal contract, we advise our members to keep away from Kenya National Examinations Council assignments,” the branch said.
The position potentially raises questions over the participation of union members in examination-related responsibilities should the contractual dispute remain unresolved.
KUPPET pushes SRC on new job groups
The branch has separately turned its attention to the proposed restructuring of teachers’ job groups and the removal of Career Progression Guidelines (CPG).
It said it had petitioned the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to urgently issue its advisory to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) concerning the proposed job groups.
“The branch has petitioned the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to urgently release its advisory to TSC, over the new proposed job groups,” the statement reads.
KUPPET Vihiga said it would also engage the union’s national office to increase pressure on SRC over the matter.
“The branch will further engage the national office over the same matter to increase pressure to SRC,” it said.
Branch General Assembly planned
The union also announced preparations for its Branch General Assembly, which is expected to be held towards the end of the term.
According to the communication, the Branch Governing Council has already begun preparations, although the specific date and venue will be communicated later.
Otiende-Agenda used the Term Three message to rally teachers around union solidarity, welfare and workplace concerns.
“Colleagues, welcome back to a new school term of teaching, learning and standing together for our rights, fair pay, safe and peaceful staffrooms and classrooms,” he said.
He thanked members for their continued support and unity while calling for renewed focus as the term begins.
“Your voice matters in our ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of all members. Together we will achieve more,” Otiende-Agenda said.
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The union’s Term Three agenda therefore places examination duties, teacher remuneration, career progression and internal mobilisation among the key issues it intends to pursue during the term.
By Josph Mambili
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