KUPPET wants intern teachers employed on permanent terms

KUPPET secretary general Akello Misori and the union's National chairman Omboko Milemba at a recent press conference. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has raised concerns over the recent judgment by the Employment and Labour Relations Court which halted the employment of primary intern teachers in the country.

In its ruling, the court held that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) had no power to hire teachers on internship contracts. Adding that the Commission can only hire teachers on permanent and pensionable terms.