KNUT’s Advocacy Falls Short.
KNUT’s Advocacy Falls Short. Knut Fails to Prosecute Case Against Teachers Service Commission.
Introduction:
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) , has experienced it’s third setback in prosecuting its case against the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) . This regarding the promotion and employment of tutors.
Demands from the National Assembly Education Committee
The National Assembly Education Committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, demanded detailed information from Knut . This regards to claims about the number of teachers serving in acting capacities for over six months. Additionally, MPs sought a comprehensive proposal from the union to guide teacher promotions. Knut was also tasked with providing a detailed financial assessment. More particularly concerning teachers acting as heads of institutions who allegedly did not benefit from salary increases. The committee further requested Knut to tabulate teachers transferred to junior secondary positions who are not receiving recommended pay.
 Knut’s Response and Criticism
During the presentation, Knut’s Secretary, Collins Oyuu, stated that TSC was best equipped to provide detailed data. This undermined the purpose of Knut’s appearance before the committee. MPs criticized Oyuu for his lack of preparedness in presenting the case.
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 Accusations and Challenges
Melly accused Oyuu of lacking commitment to addressing the challenges facing teachers, despite seeking an audience with MPs. He emphasized that Knut should be well-versed in teachers’ issues and provide informed advice. Oyuu’s reliance on TSC for data was met with skepticism from MPs, who highlighted the late Adongo’s adeptness in addressing union issues. They argued that Knut needed to possess independent information parallel to that of the commission.
Knut’s Presentation and Allegations
In his presentation, Oyuu asserted that TSC was the sole centralized body capable of authoritatively collecting and collating such information and data. He revealed that 1,011 teachers in job group M (C5) had raised complaints about not being promoted to job group M/N (D1). These complaints came from senior graduate, approved, and ordinary diploma teachers. Following vetting, only 310 teachers were deemed eligible for promotion. Oyuu accused TSC of promoting unqualified teachers to serve in acting capacities.
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 Critique from MPs
MPs contended that Knut had not adequately informed teachers about the requirements for advancement to the next job group before accepting promotions. Melly lamented that Knut had failed to address critical issues with the committee.
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