KeJuSTA Accuses KNUT of Undermining Junior School Teachers’ Rights.
In a recent development, the Kenya Junior School Teachers Association (KeJuSTA) has raised serious concerns regarding the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), alleging interference in their endeavors to secure confirmation and compensation for junior school teachers. KeJuSTA released an urgent notice on May 25, 2024, highlighting the contentious situation.
According to KeJuSTA, KNUT, led by Secretary-General Mr. Collins Oyuu, has actively opposed the interests of junior school teachers. The association clarified that they have no affiliations with KNUT and do not plan to establish any in the future. As a result, they advised their members to dismiss any guidance from KNUT, labeling it as malicious.
KeJuSTA further announced their intention to file a lawsuit on May 27, 2024, challenging the legitimacy of certain letters allegedly circulated by KNUT but not originating from KeJuSTA. They instructed teachers not to collect these letters from sub-county directors’ offices and to disregard any directives conveyed via unofficial means like WhatsApp.
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Daniel Murithi K., the Secretary-General of KeJuSTA, assured teachers that they would receive official communication directly from the association. In addition, KeJuSTA expressed gratitude for teachers’ solidarity and urged them to continue their protest by abstaining from school activities.
The association emphasized the importance of resilience and determination in their pursuit of fair treatment, assuring members that their efforts would yield positive outcomes. Consequently. they urged teachers not to respond to unofficial letters and assured that the courts would offer guidance within the 14-day response period.
KeJuSTA also stressed that official communications from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) should reach teachers through proper channels to avoid confusion or intimidation.
This situation reflects broader tensions between teacher associations and unions in Kenya, signaling underlying challenges within the education sector. Stay updated for further developments on this matter.
KeJuSTA Accuses KNUT of Undermining Junior School Teachers’ Rights.
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