- The memorandum urges the union to address SHA medical cover, stalled promotions and salary disparities.
- It also calls for improvements in teacher allowances, working conditions and regional council financing.
- The proposals have been submitted to the National Executive Board for consideration.
A Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) official from the Kwale Branch has submitted a memorandum to the union’s National Executive Board (NEB), calling for urgent action on issues affecting teachers’ welfare and union service delivery.
The memorandum, authored by Kwale Branch 3rd Assistant Gender Secretary Mwini Rajab, was addressed to Secretary General Akello Misori, National Chairman Omboko Milemba and National Treasurer Njenga Mwethi.
It outlines eight priority areas that the official says require immediate attention.
Among the concerns raised is the effectiveness of the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover.
The memorandum urges KUPPET to engage relevant stakeholders to secure a more comprehensive, accessible and reliable healthcare scheme for teachers and their dependants.
It also highlights delays in teacher promotions, particularly between Job Groups C4 and C5, saying stalled career progression has negatively affected teacher morale, motivation and professional growth.
The memorandum calls on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to ensure fair, transparent and timely promotions through continued engagement with the union.
Calls for salary review
On the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG), the memorandum proposes a review of the salary structure to eliminate overlaps between grades.
It recommends that the highest salary point in one grade should become the starting salary of the next grade and that every promotion should attract a meaningful salary increase.
The document also proposes that future Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) address existing salary disparities.
Other issues raised include clarification of the Affordable Housing Memorandum of Understanding between KUPPET and the government, improved teacher allowances and working conditions, a review of the financing model for regional councils, recognition of agency fees deducted from non-union members and greater autonomy for junior schools, including independent management of sports.
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The memorandum urges the National Executive Board to consider the proposals, arguing that implementing them would strengthen teacher welfare, boost motivation and improve service delivery within the union.
By Salim Mwachofi
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