KNUT cautions against politicising JSS management
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has cautioned leaders against politicising the management of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), as Parliament considers proposed changes to the country’s education laws. KNUT Deputy National Secretary General Hesbon Otieno said the debate on managing comprehensive schools should focus on practical solutions rather than political interests. Speaking on…
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has cautioned against politicians meddling in the management of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) amid parliamentary debates over education reforms. KNUT Deputy National Secretary General Hesbon Otieno emphasized during a charity fundraiser on October 12, 2026, that the focus should be on practical solutions rather than political interests.
He questioned the feasibility of having separate administrations for primary and junior secondary sections within the same school, expressing concern that politicizing the process could create confusion. The debate is part of ongoing discussions in Parliament regarding changes to the Basic Education Bill, 2026, which includes proposals to alter the governance of Boards of Management in basic education institutions.
These changes, such as removing teaching staff and student representatives from Boards and introducing new members like National Government Administration Officers, are still under scrutiny. Otieno's warning comes as the National Treasury faces calls to increase funding for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to ensure teachers receive adequate medical insurance.
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