FROM: Tom Odhiambo, Executive Secretary - Homa Bay Branch

DATE: 10th October, 2026

Greetings Colleagues,

Allow me to brief you on the key deliberations and resolutions from the National Governing Council (NGC) meeting held yesterday, 9th October 2026.

1. ANNUAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE (ADC)

This year's ADC will be held in Kilifi County, Diani, on 18th and 19th November, 2026. As a Branch, we shall make and communicate adequate arrangements to ensure our members are facilitated to attend and participate in this important conference at the Coast.

2. INCLUSION OF KESSHA IN BGC

The Council discussed and resolved that a representative of KESSHA (Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association) be co-opted into the Branch Governing Council (BGC) of every branch to strengthen consultation and coordination.

3. REGIONAL COUNCIL

The Regional Council structure was ratified. Its mandate will be to coordinate activities at the regional level and to champion teacher welfare within the regions. The councils will hold meetings twice a year, financed by the respective branches in the region.

4. CAREER PROGRESSION GUIDELINES (CPG) & CBA

The union has successfully negotiated a review and overhaul of the rigid CPG framework. We have engineered two distinct career pathways that guarantee equitable upward mobility for both classroom teachers and administrators. The agreement has been deposited at the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) awaiting advisory.

Furthermore, negotiations to collapse the two phases of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) into one are at an advanced stage. This consolidation will fast-track the financial implementation of enhanced salary scales and allowances.

5. KNEC REMUNERATION

The Council noted with concern the persistent challenges facing our members serving as examiners, supervisors, invigilators and centre managers, particularly the meagre remuneration. The union has formally written to the SRC to intervene between us and KNEC. We call upon all members to remain vigilant and united, and to offer full support should the negotiations not yield the expected results.

6. LEGAL MATTERS

It was noted that a few branch officials have instituted court cases against the union. The NGC resolved that to meet the legal expenses and any other financial obligations arising from such cases, the union dues remitted from the concerned branches shall be utilized for that purpose.

Finally, I urge us all to remain professional in the discharge of our duties and to steer clear of any activities that may jeopardize our jobs and professional standing.

Thank you and Happy Mazingira Day.

Solidarity Forever.