Intern teachers' long wait for permanent jobs, as union opposes contracts plan

A section of Junior Secondary School intern teachers protested along the streets of Bomet. The teachers want the Teachers Service Commission to employ them on permanent terms. [Gilbert Kimutai, Standard]

Intern teachers contracted for a year will now be required to serve a second year before they are confirmed as permanent and pensionable employees.

President William Ruto announced the extended internship duration last week, assuring Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers of eventual permanent employment.