Intern tutors in Kenya to wait longer for better terms.
Recent developments indicate that intern tutors in Kenya will have to exercise patience as they await the improvement of their employment terms.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the body responsible for managing teachers in Kenya, has made it clear that intern teachers will have to wait until 2025 for the confirmation of their positions to permanent and pensionable terms. This decision affects a considerable number of intern teachers, estimated at 46,000, who had initially been promised a change in their employment status after one year of service.
This delay has sparked reactions from various stakeholders, including the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), which has expressed its dissatisfaction with the TSC’s stance. KUPPET’s Secretary General, Akelo Misori, has emphasized the need for the TSC to honor its initial commitment and absorb the teachers immediately after their first-year term ends, citing the demoralizing effect the delay could have on the teachers.
In response to the concerns raised, the TSC has also announced plans to recruit 20,000 new teachers and absorb all 26,000 intern teachers recruited in 2023 on permanent and pensionable terms. This move focuses on addressing the current teacher shortage, particularly in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), and is part of a broader strategy to enhance the quality of education in Kenya.
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The situation highlights the challenges faced by intern tutors in Kenya, who are often at the forefront of delivering education to the nation’s learners under less-than-ideal conditions. Despite these challenges, the dedication and patriotism exhibited by these teachers has been commendable, as they continue to provide valuable services to learners across the country.
As the debate continues, it is clear that the resolution of this issue is crucial for the stability and progress of Kenya’s educational system. The intern tutors’ wait for better terms is more than a matter of employment; it is about recognizing and valifying the vital role they play in shaping the future of the nation.
Intern tutors in Kenya to wait longer for better terms.