Permanent Secretary Julius Bitok will meet Junior Secondary School representatives from across Kenya on May 23 to address autonomy issues under the Competency-Based Education system.
The meeting in Naivasha brings together officials and county representatives to discuss the rollout of administrative independence for JSS institutions. Key topics include career progression, deployment, and separation from primary school structures.
JSS teachers have raised concerns about operational challenges, including merged budgets for infrastructure and mismatched environments for adolescent learners. The Kenya Junior School Teachers' Association issued a statement on May 15 warning about risks to professional identity and representation.
PS Bitok has defended ongoing education reforms while the ministry faces criticism over preparedness for the transition from the 8-4-4 system. KEJUSTA Secretary General Paul Wakhungu questioned whether JSS teachers have sufficient voice within existing unions.