Confirmation Updates for 46000 JSS Interns as TSC Receives New Directives.
On Wednesday, significant progress was made regarding the employment status of junior secondary school (JSS) interns in Kenya. The Committee on Budget and Appropriations instructed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to transition all 46,000 JSS interns from their current internship roles to permanent and pensionable positions. This directive, championed by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, assures that the 2024–2025 fiscal budget has allocated sufficient funds to support this transition.
In his address, Ndindi Nyoro, chairperson of the committee, affirmed the government’s commitment to supporting these educators. “I can guarantee this house that enough resources are available to confirm the JSS interns into permanent and pensionable terms,” he stated, emphasizing the availability of funds for the initiative.
The directive further mandates that the TSC expedite this process. Rather than waiting until January 2025 as initially planned, the TSC is under pressure to implement these changes immediately following the budget’s approval. “From this floor of this house, I want to request that you please do not wait until January 2025 to confirm the interns. Please hasten their confirmation as soon as the budget is passed,” Nyoro emphasized.
This move comes on the heels of a significant labor dispute. The junior secondary school interns had recently concluded a three-week strike, having signed a return-to-work agreement on June 1, coinciding with Madaraka Day celebrations. The agreement stipulated that the interns would resume work on June 3.
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Part of the resolution included TSC retracting all show-cause notices issued to striking teachers. Additionally, TSC committed to reinstating teachers who deregistered or had their salaries withheld due to participating in the strike.
Despite these agreements, a segment of JSS interns expressed reluctance to return to work under the current terms, insisting that they would only resume their duties once they secured permanent and pensionable positions. This stance underscores the urgency and importance of the TSC’s swift action to confirm their new employment status.
In summary, the confirmation of 46,000 JSS interns to permanent positions marks a pivotal moment for Kenyan education, promising stability and improved working conditions for teachers who have dedicated themselves to the nation despite challenges.
Confirmation Updates for 46000 JSS Interns as TSC Receives New Directives.
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