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November 15, 2025
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Tharaka Nithi JSS interns protest over employment terms

Tharaka Nithi JSS interns protest over employment terms

Speaking at Chuka Igamba Ngombe, Tharaka Nithi County, the Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers demonstrated, demanding an end to their contractual employment and retention on permanent and p.....

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Junior Secondary School teacher interns in Tharaka Nithi County protested on November 15, 2025, demanding permanent and pensionable employment terms. They also advocated for the independence of JSS schools from primary school administration.

  • The interns are demanding the confirmation of the 20,000 JSS teachers currently on contract.
  • Patrick Gitonga, a JSS teacher, highlighted issues with resource allocation, stating science equipment requests are often denied.
  • Dennis Kagwima, another JSS teacher, emphasized the suffering of JSS teachers and their demand for autonomy.
  • The protests took place in Chuka Igamba Ng'ombe, Tharaka Nithi County.

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