The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is demanding the immediate transfer of teachers from Litein Boys’ High School following the recent student unrest that left staff traumatised and counting heavy losses.
Kericho Branch Executive Secretary Mary Rotich said the union will write to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to push for the redeployment of all teachers currently stationed at the school.
Teachers at Litein Boys have suffered immensely at the hands of students. Many are psychologically disturbed and cannot continue working in such an environment,” said Rotich.
Addressing the press in Kericho, Rotich revealed that teachers lost property worth millions of shillings during the chaos, dismissing claims by parents that there were no significant losses.
“It is wrong and insensitive for anyone to downplay what teachers went through. They lost valuable property and peace of mind,” she stated.
The union official further called for enhanced safety measures in schools, noting that cases of teachers being attacked or injured during student unrest are becoming increasingly common.
“Teachers’ safety must be prioritised. We cannot allow a situation where educators are exposed to violence while simply doing their jobs,” Rotich said.
Her remarks come a day after parents of students at Litein Boys’ High School, through lawyer Danstan Omari, filed a petition at the Kericho High Court disputing claims that teachers lost KSh 30 million during the incident.
The case, which has been certified as urgent, has been referred to Justice Joseph Sergon for directions.
Rotich, however, maintained that the welfare of teachers remains KUPPET’s top concern.
“We will not allow our members to continue working in fear. The TSC must act immediately and transfer them to safer environments,” she affirmed.
