- Teachers at Kiamuruga Primary School have condemned a policy locking the main gate after 8 am
- Teachers have called for lateness to be addressed through established disciplinary procedures rather than measures that compromise staff safety and dignity.
- Education officials have been urged to intervene and review the gate-locking policy, with calls for stronger dialogue and professionalism in resolving the dispute.
By Kithinji Njeru
Teachers at Kiamuruga Primary School in Inoi Zone, Kirinyaga Central Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, have raised concerns over a reported decision by the school administration to lock the main gate after 8 am, preventing teachers who arrive later from accessing the school compound.
The teachers have condemned the move as punitive and unprofessional, arguing that it also exposes their personal property, particularly motorcycles, to potential theft, vandalism and damage. According to the complaints, teachers arriving after 8 am are forced to leave their motorcycles outside the school gate before proceeding with their duties. The situation has sparked concern over the safety of teachers and their belongings, with calls for the matter to be addressed by relevant education authorities.
The teachers argue that while punctuality is an important aspect of professional conduct, cases of lateness should be handled through established administrative and disciplinary procedures rather than measures that could compromise the security of staff and their property. They have called on education officials and other stakeholders to urgently intervene and review the situation at the school.
The teachers further urged school leadership to promote dialogue, professionalism and mutual respect while addressing workplace concerns, saying effective leadership should focus on creating a conducive environment for teaching and learning while ensuring that disciplinary matters are handled fairly and within established procedures.
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The controversy has also renewed calls for school administrators to balance enforcement of punctuality and discipline with the welfare and security of teaching staff. The teachers maintain that good leadership should seek constructive solutions to workplace challenges rather than adopting measures that could undermine the dignity and safety of staff.
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