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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 21, 2025
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JSS teachers demand autonomy citing mistreatment by primary school headteachers
The teachers, under the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), say the integration of JSS into primary schools has fueled hostility, with some supervisors perceiving them as rivals rather than colleagues. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.k..
✨ Key Highlights
Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Embu County are demanding full autonomy from primary schools, citing mistreatment and poor working conditions under primary school heads. They argue that the current integration fosters hostility and undermines their professional dignity.
- Key demand is for JSS to have independent boards, administration, and governance frameworks.
- Led by KUPPET Branch Executive Secretary Jacob Karura and County JSS Interim Chair David Ngari.
- Teachers warn of a potential strike or legal action if their concerns regarding the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation and their working environment are not addressed.
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