KNUT boss Oyuu warns teacher relocations disrupt conjugal rights

Secretary-General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Collins Oyuu has warned that frequent teacher relocations are causing significant disruptions to family life, describing them as a threat to conjugal rights.

Speaking during a meeting with President William Ruto at State House on Sunday, September 13, 2025, Oyuu said the relocation policy has created unrest in households.

“Families suffered. There was no peace in most of the families where there was localisation. Even conjugal rights became conjugal privileges in most households,” he said.

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The KNUT leader highlighted that the practice of transferring teachers shortly after promotions has intensified the problem.

“A teacher in Nairobi is promoted and only four months later is posted to Kitui, then Tana River. Yes, it is a policy, but the consequences on families are severe,” Oyuu noted.

He argued that the policy disrupts not just family life but also teacher morale and effectiveness, calling for urgent reforms.

Oyuu further urged the government to repeal the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG), which he said have compounded the challenges faced by teachers.

“Just as you repealed delocalisation, Mr President, we urge you to repeal CPG. With CPG, the challenges continue,” he added, emphasising that current structures fail to balance professional development with personal stability.

He appealed to President Ruto to consider the social implications of postings, stressing that teacher welfare should remain a priority alongside service delivery. “Policies must ensure that teachers can grow professionally without sacrificing their personal lives and family stability,” Oyuu said.

Oyuu concluded by calling for solidarity among teachers, parents, and policymakers to ensure that reforms prioritise both professional growth and personal well-being. “We need policies that respect our work and our families. Stability at home translates to better service in classrooms,” he said.

President William Ruto responded to the concerns, stressing the need to protect teachers’ welfare while maintaining service standards. He called for an urgent review of the Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) to prevent unnecessary relocations.

“I want to instruct the Ministry and Teachers’ Union to review, with immediate effect, the CPG and provide clear guidelines so that we can eliminate any remaining vestiges of teacher delocalisation,” he said.

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