Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro on Sunday called on the national government to end the extended internship for junior school teachers (JSS) during a church service in his constituency.
He said the state’s decision to keep teachers on an intern basis for another year without confirmation was unfair.
“The government is now telling JSS teachers that they will continue serving on an intern basis for another year, without confirmation. It’s unfair for the state to do so; they were absorbed on an intern basis with the hope that they will one day be absorbed on a permanent and pensionable basis,” Nyoro said.
Nyoro, a former budget committee chair in Parliament, suggested a legal and procedural pathway to address the issue. He pointed to Article 223 of the Constitution, which allows the use of funds before formal parliamentary approval.
“You don’t necessarily need money in the budget to confirm JSS teachers; you can use Article 223, where you can use the money, then take it to Parliament later for approval,” he explained.
The MP’s comments come amid growing concerns from teacher associations over delayed confirmations, which affect salary scales, job security, and pension eligibility.
Junior school teachers serve on a contractual basis after initial recruitment, with the expectation of eventual confirmation to permanent positions.
Prolonged internships have prompted anxieties among newly employed teachers who struggle with long-term career planning.
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