Science Teachers to Receive Risk Allowances From TSC
Moses Nthurima, the Deputy Secretary General of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), has called for additional compensation for science teachers in the form of a risk allowance. He made this proposal during the KUPPET annual general meeting for Kisumu County, held in Seme Sub-county.
Nthurima argued that science teachers face significant risks due to their exposure to hazardous chemicals in their work, which is comparable to the risks encountered by professionals in the medical field.
Furthermore, Nthurima recommended that teachers should receive per diem allowances, aligning with the practices in the public service. He emphasized that teachers are currently excluded from this entitlement. He also highlighted the long working hours of teachers, starting early in the morning and often extending late into the night, stressing the need to compensate them for overtime, a concern that has not been adequately addressed.
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Nthurima urged politicians to refrain from interfering with the recruitment of teachers, asserting that such responsibilities should remain under the jurisdiction of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). He further advocated for a reevaluation of teacher training programs to ensure they align with evolving trends.
He proposed that individuals aspiring to hold managerial positions within the education sector should receive appropriate training at the university level to prepare them for administrative roles from the outset.
Nthurima also expressed concerns about disparities in teacher remuneration, highlighting a noticeable wage gap where employees at TSC offices receive higher pay compared to the average teacher.
In a related development, Ronald Tonui, KUPPET’s Assistant National Treasurer, had previously suggested that science teachers should receive a risk allowance due to their exposure to dangerous chemicals during the teaching of practical lessons in laboratories. Tonui pointed out that some science teachers had contracted serious respiratory diseases over the years, and there had been no compensation for them.
Science Teachers to Receive Risk Allowances From TSC
