This archive report was first published on 13 May 2020.
On May 13, 2020, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) expressed its discontent with the decision by Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha to exclude unions from a task force advising on schools' reopening.
According to Knut, the exclusion of unions from the task force undermines the representation of teachers' interests and ignores the crucial role that unions play in ensuring the welfare of teachers and students.
Magoha's decision has sparked widespread criticism from Knut and other education stakeholders, who argue that the exclusion of unions from the task force is a move to undermine the collective bargaining power of teachers.
As the country prepares to reopen schools, Knut has called on Magoha to reconsider his decision and include unions in the task force to ensure that the interests of teachers and students are represented.
