KUPPET Warns MPs Against Infiltrating Teacher Employment Process
Education stakeholders in Kisumu County are raising concerns about political interference in the sector, particularly in the recruitment of teachers.
During a teachers’ forum in Seme Sub County, Moses Nthurima, the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) National Deputy Secretary-General, expressed distress over the alleged harassment and intimidation of Teachers Service Commission (TSC) staff by politicians.
Nthurima highlighted that politicians have been involved in the recruitment process, advocating for their relatives and friends, which can disadvantage qualified teachers without such connections.
He stressed that there are established laws and constitutional principles, including meritocracy, democracy, and the rule of law, that should guide teacher employment. Nthurima urged the political class to refrain from interfering with government sectors.
James Nyikal, a member of parliament for Seme constituency, also addressed the forum and pointed out that the Ministry of Education has recently introduced new policies, sometimes inconsistent with existing ones. He emphasized the changes in the education sector, from the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to the 100 percent transition of students from class 8 to form 1.
Nyikal encouraged teachers to build positive relationships with local legislators and seek their assistance in addressing challenges related to school infrastructure.
KUPPET Warns MPs Against Infiltrating Teacher Employment Process
