TSC Boss Nancy Macharia and Teachers Union Bosses./FILE
Teacher unions have criticized the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for the lack of transparency in its recent promotion list. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) voiced concerns about the insufficient details provided by the commission.TSC Promotion list critized .
They particularly questioned the decision to publish only TSC numbers without corresponding names, arguing that this opaque approach could lead to inaccuracies, such as including deceased teachers in the promotions.
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Collins Oyuu, Knut’s Secretary General, expressed deep disappointment with the lack of clarity and fairness in the promotion process. He demanded immediate clarification from the TSC or requested a meeting to address the issue comprehensively.TSC Promotion list critized .
Oyuu highlighted instances where experienced teachers were overlooked for promotion, while newer recruits advanced rapidly. He provided examples of individuals who had been stuck in the same job group for years without making any progress.
Moreover, older teachers, including those with disabilities, felt neglected despite their qualifications and years of dedicated service. For instance, Mr. Kosgey, a 59-year-old teacher living with a disability, expected a promotion but was left out.
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Another teacher, Mr. Kiprono, aged 45, expressed demoralization after being stuck in job group C5 since 2017 despite his significant contributions to education and excellent performance ratings.
Akelo Misori, the Secretary General of Kuppet, emphasized the urgent need for accountability from the TSC regarding the allocation of funds for promotions. He called for a comprehensive strategy to address the stagnation faced by many deserving teachers, particularly those in certain job groups.
Misori highlighted disparities in the promotion criteria, especially affecting deputy principals and teachers in specific job groups.He criticized the promotion process for its failure to consider essential factors such as age, acting capacity, and participation in extracurricular activities, resulting in qualified candidates being unjustly overlooked.
Furthermore, the unions noted the alarming trend of teachers in special needs education leaving for mainstream schools due to perceived inequalities in promotional opportunities.
Peter Sitienei, the chairman of the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers, underscored the importance of promoting inclusivity and fairness in the promotion process to retain qualified educators in special needs centers.
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deceased teachers can be there TSC no starting with digit 15 is very OLD