Editor's Review

The teachers have joined the "Kumi Bila Break" choir, assuring President Ruto of their support.

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has rallied its members behind President William Ruto.

The president on Saturday, September 13, hosted the educators for the Waalimu Na Rais Forum at State House, Nairobi, where their welfare was deliberated on.

Ruto hosted all the major unions of including KNUT and Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET).

KNUT secretary general Collins Oyuu lauded the president for transforming the education sector, saying his goodwill for the teacher's wellness warranted their support.

Oyuu recognised Ruto's commitment to involve everyone in his leadership, observing it was a display if incusive leadership that Kenya needs to make strides.

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"In all our schools, performing schools have peace. This country needs peace for education to cherish. I want to thank you, your excellency. You brought on board every other person in this country to work with. That is why, as a Secretary General on behalf of teachers, members of Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT). I want to say, Kumi bila break," Oyuu said.

The secretary general used the opportunity to seek Ruto's support in the implementation of the 2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the union signed in July with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

KNUT officials at State House Nairobi.

On July 19, in a bid to maintain industrial harmony and address longstanding grievances, the TSC finalised a four-year CBA with Kenya’s major teachers’ unions.

The agreement, which would cost approximately KSh 33.7 billion to implement, included members of KNUT, KUSNET, and KUPPET.

Following extensive negotiations, all parties reached consensus, with the attention shifting to the government’s role in executing the agreed terms.

The TSC reaffirmed its dedication to improving the welfare of educators across all ranks, noting that the new CBA addressed key issues that have previously led to strikes.

Under the deal, teachers would receive salary raised, with those in lower job groups benefiting from a minimum increase of 29%.

Additionally, the agreement paved the way for the recruitment of more teachers and ensures that those dismissed from service will still qualify for pension benefits.

The initial phase of the CBA took effect from July 1, with an estimated KSh 8.4 billion allocated for salaries and allowances.

TSC would also contribute over KSh 1.2 billion toward pension schemes and statutory deductions.