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KUPPET National Chairman Omboko Milemba said teachers have resorted to harambees to meet medical expenses, with members already raising Sh1.5 million alongside the union.
KUPPET reported incidents in which teachers injured in accidents were allegedly denied care at The Nairobi Hospital, Avenue Hospital, Guru Nanak Hospital and Aga Khan University Hospital.
The Ministry said it is providing support to affected families and schools as investigations into both accidents continue. Authorities are seeking to establish the exact circumstances under which the two crashes occurred.
As mandated by law, the commission handles the recruitment, registration, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination of teachers in public learning institutions. In July, it introduced automatic promotions aimed at speeding up career growth for deserving tutors based on performance, while retaining competitive promotions for those rising to higher ranks.
The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) says the gap spans all subjects, with specialised areas such as STEM, marine and fisheries, aviation, and computer studies being the most affected.
Under the proposed arrangement, commissioners would earn allowances for their service instead of fixed monthly salaries. Full-time commissioners currently draw Sh650,000 monthly, while the chairperson earns Sh765,000, in addition to benefits such as medical cover, official transport, car loans, mortgages, airtime allowance, and a service gratuity.
Ruto noted that the country had been grappling with a serious shortage of teachers and a difficult transition under CBC, a situation he said was made worse by the financial struggles in universities.
The decision, finalised on November 10, 2025, follows extensive discussions, consultations, and parliamentary review to ensure a smooth changeover. It comes as the Sh20 billion Minet Kenya contract expires on November 30, guaranteeing teachers continued access to medical care without interruptions.
KUPPET Kericho Executive Secretary Mary Rotich urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to immediately transfer all staff from Litein High, pointing out that the teachers had been wrongly held responsible for the unrest that followed fines imposed on parents to repair damage from the September 21 demonstrations.
TSC Director for Legal, Labour and Industrial Relations Cavin Anyuor revealed that since January 2024, the commission has received 111 reports of sexual misconduct involving teachers. The complaints range from sexual relations with learners to harassment, flirtation and sodomy. He said these cases are handled through the Code of Regulations for Teachers.
The MPs urged TSC to provide detailed constituency-level data showing the number of teachers, their TSC registration, postings, and student population in each school to ensure transparency and accountability.
For years, teachers have raised concerns over the quality of services under Minet Kenya, citing delays in authorisation for treatment, mandatory referrals, suspended facilities, and a shortage of doctors in many empanelled hospitals.