KUPPET Accuses TSC of Failing to Implement Presidential Directives on Teacher Promotions, Employment, and Housing

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has accused the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of ignoring President William Ruto’s directives. The union says the Commission has delayed key promises made in September at State House. Over 10,000 teachers attended the meeting. The President pledged to promote 50,000 teachers, employ 20,000 interns, and allocate 20 percent of affordable houses to teachers.

President Ruto instructed that teacher promotions be doubled from 25,000 to 50,000 annually. He also promised to shorten the 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) cycle from four years to two. KUPPET says TSC has failed to act. No funding requests have been submitted to Parliament or Treasury.

Secretary-General Akelo Misori said, “We are shocked that TSC has not requested funds to promote 25,000 more teachers in the upcoming supplementary budget due by January 2026.” He added that 20,000 interns risk losing permanent jobs. The union fears some interns may become casual workers.

KUPPET also raised concerns over housing, career progression, and medical cover. National Chairman Omboko Milemba said the union will push for the shortened CBA cycle. They have written to Housing PS Charles Hinga about the 20 percent affordable housing allocation. The union expects a response by January 2026. Omboko said they are also monitoring the shift of medical cover from MINET to SHA and other promised reforms.

The union’s criticism shows growing frustration among teachers. They demand that TSC act quickly. KUPPET is determined to ensure that teachers’ promotions, employment security and housing benefits are fulfilled as promised.