KNUT Sends Shockwaves to MPs over Reduced Retirement Age
The Kenya Union of Teachers (KNUT) has criticized legislators who are attempting to lower the retirement age for teachers. Kennedy Nyamwanda, the national treasurer, voiced his concerns during a speech in Kathithyama, Matungulu Sub-County, Machakos County.
He emphasized that reducing the retirement age to 55 would have a significant impact on teachers and argued that the retirement age should remain at 60. Nyamwanda further stressed the importance of teachers beginning to invest for their future.
“We are urging the Member of Parliament behind the proposed bill to reconsider reducing the retirement age. Teachers at 60 are still very capable. The consequences of this bill would outweigh the benefits,” he stated.
In addition, Nyamwanda called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to expedite the promotion process for teachers. He expressed his concern about teachers remaining in the same grades for prolonged periods and explained that the Career Progression Guideline (CPG) was not effectively assisting educators.
“Teachers have been stuck in their current grades for extended periods. Only when they transition to administrative roles do they move to a different grade, often following interviews,” he remarked.
He continued, “We propose that grades B5, C1, C2, and C3 be classified as transitional grades. This would enable teachers to spend three years in grade B5 before advancing to C1. After three years in C1, they could move to C2, and then C3. Subsequently, interviews would determine progression to higher grades.”
Nyamwanda’s remarks were made during the KNUT annual general meeting for the Kangundo branch, where he was accompanied by Michael Kasimba Ngui, the secretary general of the Yatta branch, and other union leaders.
KNUT Sends Shockwaves to MPs over Reduced Retirement Age
