Why Knut wants truce between seasoned and inexperienced teachers
Knut says future school should encourage collaboration among teachers.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Secretary-General, Collins Oyuu, (left) with John Ololtuaa, the Principal Secretary, State Department of Education, during the 2026 Kenya Comprehensive Schools Head Teachers Association (KECSHA) AGM and Conference in Mombasa on November 10, 2026.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) has called on school administrators to create an inclusive working environment that accommodates the aspirations of younger teachers while tapping into the experience and expertise of older professionals.
Knut secretary-general Collins Oyuu said schools were increasingly bringing together teachers from different generations whose professional experiences, expectations and approaches to teaching differed.
The heads want primary and junior schools to operate under one administration.
Head teachers call for urgent government action to address persistent infrastructure gaps.
Lawmakers say the move would provide clarity on the governance and management of Junior Secondary Schools.
Long-standing grievances came to a head as teachers demanded urgent action on issues such as stifled school finances, stalled promotions and their medical cover.
The 39 petitioners say the new structure undermines their professional status.
From January next year, learners in Grade One, Two and Three will receive the books to replace the ones that are worn out.
The Embassy in Bern, the Swiss political capital, was opened in April 2020.
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