Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has formally invited the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) to a crucial meeting next week to discuss the 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
The talks, scheduled for 2nd July 2025, come at a time when educators are pushing for better pay and working conditions amid a high cost of living. The meeting will be held at the TSC headquarters in Nairobi.
What’s at stake?
The CBA negotiations will determine key issues affecting teachers, including:
- Salary adjustments – With inflation rising, unions are expected to demand significant pay rises.
- Allowances – Housing, medical, and hardship allowances could be revised.
- Promotions and transfers – Delocalisation policies remain a contentious issue.
- Workload and welfare – Teacher shortages have increased pressure on staff in many schools.
Why this meeting matters
Previous CBA talks have been marked by protests and strikes, with unions accusing the TSC of delaying agreements. KUPPET, led by Secretary General Akelo Misori, has previously warned of industrial action if demands are not met.
A source within the union told the BBC that teachers expect “a fair deal this time,” citing rising living costs and stagnant wages.
What happens next?
If negotiations stall, Kenya could face another wave of school disruptions. However, if an agreement is reached, it could ease tensions and improve morale in the education sector.
The TSC has not yet disclosed its proposed terms, but the outcome of these talks will affect hundreds of thousands of teachers across the country.
Follow for updates as the discussions unfold next week.
Key facts:
- Who? TSC and KUPPET representatives.
- When? 2nd July 2025, 10:00 AM.
- Where? TSC Headquarters, 3rd Floor Boardroom, Nairobi.
