Teachers’ unions push for full autonomy of junior secondary schools

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet), along with JSS tutors across the country, is demanding the establishment of a distinct administrative framework for JSS, independent of the primary schools where the new learning level is currently domiciled.

They argued that the government’s decision to domicile JSS within primary schools has created widespread confusion, particularly in areas such as school administration, sports, and co-curricular activities.

Recently, teachers have been calling for JSS level to be an independent entity with its leadership, resources and curriculum focus. 

They emphasised that full autonomy would strengthen curricular and co-curricular activities that are tailored to students' needs.