On 17 April, justice Bryrum Ongaya of Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled that TSC violated the intern teachers' right to fair labour practice.
“The respondents have not exhibited statutory regulatory or policy arrangements that would entitle the first respondent (TSC) to employ interns,” he said.
“Ideally, the first respondent should employ registered teachers on terms that are not discriminatory and to meet the optimal staffing needs in public schools.”
Ngari said it's unlawful to subject trained teachers under current conditions.
“TSC had promised to offer employment under permanent and pensionable terms to interns after one year of service, but they’ve failed to honour this. We urge them to keep the promise and respect the court order,” he said.
The teachers also criticised how TSC is employing teachers.
They said employment letters are being issued by the political class at social events.
“Politicians are dishing out employment letters in funerals. We urge our MPs to do the same for us and avoid treating education like a roadside issue," said Piera Wawira, a teacher.
The teachers urged heads of institutions to stop giving false reports on availability of Junior Secondary school teachers in their institutions.
"We would also wish to make it clear to the parents that we're not in school. The headmasters should stop giving incorrect information to the relevant offices stating presence of JSS teachers within their schools," said Scott Njeru, a teacher.
