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Teachers Threaten Boycott Over Inadequate Exam Allowances Education

Teachers Threaten Boycott Over Inadequate Exam Allowances

  • October 7, 2024
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The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) is urging teachers to boycott exam duties if their allowances do not change. Secretary-General Akelo Misori demands Sh4,000 per day and proper accommodation for those overseeing exams. The Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) currently pays supervisors and centre managers between Sh400 and Sh500 daily. Exam markers […]

TSC and Kuppet Officially End Teachers' Strike Education

TSC and Kuppet Officially End Teachers’ Strike

  • September 6, 2024
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) have ended the teachers’ strike. They filed a consent in the Employment and Labour Relations Court to formalize this. The strike began on August 26 but ended after the parties agreed to resolve issues through negotiations. Justice Anna Ngibuini Mwaure […]

TSC’s New Deal for Teachers: Salary and Allowance Adjustments Education

TSC’s New Deal for Teachers: Salary and Allowance Adjustments

  • August 31, 2024
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced salary increases for all teachers, along with changes in housing allowances. However, these adjustments result in only modest increases for specific job groups. Salary Increases Job Grade B5 : The lowest job grade will see the highest percentage increase, with salaries rising by 4.5%. This means a teacher […]

KUPPET Appeals to Parents for Support in Teachers' Strike Education

KUPPET Appeals to Parents for Support in Teachers’ Strike

  • August 29, 2024
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The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) insists that the teachers’ strike will continue, despite a court order to halt it. KUPPET warned parents that sending their children to school during the strike is at their own risk. The High Court issued an order on Tuesday to suspend the strike after a case was […]