The Kenya Post Primary Education Teachers Union has warned the Teachers Service Commission of potential industrial action unless long-standing grievances on promotions and other issues are resolved urgently.
The Kenya Post Primary Education Teachers Union issued the warning on Saturday after a post-election meeting. Leaders demanded immediate promotions for about 135,000 teachers who have stagnated in their job groups for years, with some waiting up to 30 years to reach the D5 level.
KUPPET also called for confirmation of 44,000 intern teachers to permanent and pensionable terms. The union urged full implementation of the second phase of the 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement by July 2027.
The Teachers Service Commission plans to promote only 30,000 teachers this year, down from an earlier target of 50,000. National Vice Chairperson Julius Korir said the union would resist any cuts to hardship allowances.
KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori stressed that delays are harming morale in schools nationwide. Failure to act could lead to serious industrial action, the union warned.
