KISUMU, Kenya – The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called on the national government to expedite the development of infrastructure in primary schools set to host Grade 9 students next year.
KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori stressed the need for uniform infrastructure development across all Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), warning that delays could disrupt the smooth opening of schools for Grade 9 learners in January.
“We lost the battle to move Junior Secondary to secondary schools, but now we support the government’s efforts to keep JSS in primary schools,” Misori said during the union’s annual general meeting in Kisumu. “However, we must ensure every primary school hosting JSS has the necessary infrastructure in place.”
Misori emphasized that with financial backing from the World Bank, the government has no excuse for not providing adequate facilities, including laboratories, which are crucial for laying a strong foundation as students transition to senior secondary education.
“We don’t want our learners to face any challenges when schools reopen next year. All schools hosting JSS must be properly equipped,” he urged.
Misori also welcomed the government’s move to place JSS teachers on permanent and pensionable terms, a key issue that had previously led KUPPET to stage a strike.
“We went on strike because of the Ministry of Education’s failure to absorb JSS teachers, and we stood alone in that fight. Now, I am pleased to see the government making good on its promises,” he added.
KUPPET’s demands for uniform infrastructure and better teacher terms highlight the ongoing challenges in ensuring the successful implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) reforms.
Misori underscored that timely action by the government is vital to avoid hampering the transition to the new system.
The union’s push comes as the country prepares for the critical intake of Grade 9 students into the CBC framework next year, with infrastructure gaps still posing a significant challenge.
KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori stressed the need for uniform infrastructure development across all Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), warning that delays could disrupt the smooth opening of schools for Grade 9 learners in January.
“We lost the battle to move Junior Secondary to secondary schools, but now we support the government’s efforts to keep JSS in primary schools,” Misori said during the union’s annual general meeting in Kisumu. “However, we must ensure every primary school hosting JSS has the necessary infrastructure in place.”
Misori emphasized that with financial backing from the World Bank, the government has no excuse for not providing adequate facilities, including laboratories, which are crucial for laying a strong foundation as students transition to senior secondary education.
“We don’t want our learners to face any challenges when schools reopen next year. All schools hosting JSS must be properly equipped,” he urged.
Misori also welcomed the government’s move to place JSS teachers on permanent and pensionable terms, a key issue that had previously led KUPPET to stage a strike.
“We went on strike because of the Ministry of Education’s failure to absorb JSS teachers, and we stood alone in that fight. Now, I am pleased to see the government making good on its promises,” he added.
KUPPET’s demands for uniform infrastructure and better teacher terms highlight the ongoing challenges in ensuring the successful implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) reforms.
Misori underscored that timely action by the government is vital to avoid hampering the transition to the new system.
The union’s push comes as the country prepares for the critical intake of Grade 9 students into the CBC framework next year, with infrastructure gaps still posing a significant challenge.
