TSC Announces CPG Update And Teacher Promotions .
TSC Announces CPG Update And Teacher Promotions . TSC Announces CPG Update and Teacher Promotions
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has made a major announcement regarding the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) and the promotion of over 50,000 teachers. This update is a significant step toward addressing teachers’ concerns about career development and promotion within the teaching profession.
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 CPG Review and Teacher Promotions
TSC has begun reviewing the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) to streamline the process for teacher promotions. As part of this review, the commission plans to promote 51,000 teachers. This move is seen as a response to the long-standing issue of career stagnation that has affected many teachers across Kenya.
In addition to the promotions, the commission has also committed to compensating teachers who take on interim administrative roles. This is part of TSC’s broader plan to ensure that teachers have the support and resources they need to deliver quality education.
Teachers’ Unions and Reactions
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT)welcomed TSC’s decision to promote 51,000 teachers, and as a result, called off their planned strike. However, the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) continued its protests, demanding further changes, especially regarding the status of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers. KUPPET insists that these teachers should be granted Permanent and Pensionable (PP) status.
KUPPET also raised concerns about the current Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements. They argued that the CPD program is too harsh and is one of the reasons many teachers remain stagnant in their careers. In response, they demanded changes to the CPD regulations, as well as compensation for teachers who temporarily fill in as administrators.
Strike Resolution and Way Forward
The situation took a turn after a court ruling that suspended the strike the previous week. Despite the ruling, KUPPET continued to negotiate with TSC, seeking solutions to the teachers’ grievances. After a meeting on Monday, the union finally agreed to call off the strike, though they remain firm on some of their demands.
TSC’s CEO reassured teachers that the commission will continue promoting teachers as funds become available through budgetary allocations from Parliament. The promotions are expected to address the stagnation issue that has affected about 130,000 teachers.
Focus on National Exams
With the strike resolved, the focus now shifts to recovering lost time. Schools have only eight weeks before the national exams, raising concerns about whether students will be adequately prepared. Some have suggested possible modifications to the exams to address the gaps in learning caused by the strike.
Conclusion
The TSC’s announcement of the CPG update and the promotion of over 50,000 teachers is a positive step forward. It addresses many of the long-standing issues related to teacher career progression and compensation. As TSC works with unions and teachers, further improvements are expected, particularly in ensuring that teachers are adequately supported in their roles.
