Pressure is mounting on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to give priority to P1 teachers in the upcoming teacher recruitment exercise.
Former Baringo Member of Parliament Gladwell Cheruiyot expressed concern that the teachers have long been neglected, with some nearing retirement without being absorbed into the system.
“Many of these teachers have served this country diligently for years, yet they are still waiting for employment,” lamented Cheruiyot. “Some of them have less than five years to retire, and it is unfair to leave them behind.”
Speaking in Kabarnet town, Cheruiyot said the neglect has left many teachers depressed and demoralized, urging the TSC to address their plight.
“These teachers are losing hope. The government must intervene and give them the recognition they deserve,” she added.
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The former legislator also called on the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) to step in and defend the rights of P1 teachers.
“KNUT should not remain silent. It is their duty to speak up for the teachers who have been forgotten,” she said.
Cheruiyot reaffirmed her commitment to improving education standards in Baringo, citing her Second Chance Initiative, which enabled girls who had dropped out of school due to early pregnancy to resume their studies.
“Through our Kuteleza Sio Kuanguka program, we proved that every girl deserves another chance,” she noted.
She revealed that at least 400 girls from vulnerable families, including orphans, partial orphans, and those from needy backgrounds benefited from the initiative.
Cheruiyot, who also declared her intention to contest the Baringo parliamentary seat in 2027, urged for collective efforts to uplift education standards across the region.
“Education remains the key to transforming our communities, and we must all play our part,” she emphasized.
By Kimutai Langat
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