KNUT Slams Politicians’ Meddling in Teacher Recruitment

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has condemned alleged involvement of politicians in the recruitment of teachers.

KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu claims that interference from members of the political class has unjustly excluded deserving teachers from employment opportunities.

He expresses concern that the commission responsible for this mandate has abdicated its role.

“Never in the history of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have we seen what is happening now. The TSC should work and operate within its mandate. The manner in which employment forms are being distributed by some politicians leaves much to be desired,” charged Oyuu

The union urges the Teachers Service Commission to organise its processes and take full control of recruitment as mandated by law.

“The issue of employment is causing a lot of concern in the circles of the Kenya National Union on Teachers (KNUT). The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is an independent commission by law and has the mandate to recruit teachers for the teaching service. It is alarming that the TSC has abdicated this role,” explained Oyuu.

As a result of this alleged interference, the KNUT boss asserts that the hiring process has become biased, leaving many candidates feeling disheartened.

“You must be fair and human. The idea of picking a teacher who completed college in 2023 while leaving out the one who finished teacher training in 2010 raises more questions than it answers,” he remarked.

According to Oyuu, many teachers who have served for numerous years remain without formal employment and should not be overlooked.

“Be human. We have teachers who are over 50 years old who are not employed. They are out there. Where do you want them to go? They must be employed,” appealed the KNUT Secretary General.