Kuppet raises concern over JSS fate after ruling on intern teachers

 The Kenya  Secondary School Teachers Union (Kuppet) has expressed concern over the future of the Certificate of Competency (CBC) following the court decision regarding the dismissal of teachers. While Kupet welcomed the court's decision, he mentioned that uncertainty in the  secondary school (JSS) education system could lead to a shortage of teachers. Kupet asked the Service Commission (TSC) not to appeal the decision and to convert the employee's contract into a permanent contract and retire him. 

Secretary General Akelo Misori said that there is a need for collaboration between TSC and stakeholders to solve the problem of lack of education. Judge Bryrum Ongaya confirmed that TSC violated workers' right to fair employment and confirmed that qualified teachers who would discriminate against workers should be hired to  meet with school staff. 

Misori criticized  TSC for neglecting its responsibilities and asked the government to find more money from the Legislative Assembly to address negative issues in education.

 The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) also hailed the court's decision as a victory for teachers and defended the fact that teachers had received benefits and money in previous years. However, the National Parents Association (NPA) expressed reservations and support for the President's directive to extend teachers' contracts for another year. 

However, teachers in the  Armed Forces  demanded payment for the services they provided free of charge and promised to comply with the law to protect their rights. These teachers play an important role in the implementation of CBC, especially at the primary level, and President 

William Ruto's government plans to recruit 56,000 teachers between 2022 and 2023. TSC's latest plans to hire a further 20,000  staff aim to address teacher and student shortages but raise concerns about the quality of education.