The Kenya Union of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Trainers (KUTVET) has suspended its planned national strike for 14 days to give room for further talks with the Ministry of Education.
KUTVET Secretary General Kepher Oguwi said the decision was reached after a meeting by national officials to discuss issues affecting trainers in TVET institutions.
Oguwi said the union had raised concerns over the administration of national examinations by the Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CEDAC), particularly the use of email to send examination papers.
He said the union wants the practice stopped, arguing that it could affect the credibility of the examination process.
KUTVET has also called for the withdrawal of a recently issued circular on curriculum review.
Oguwi said frequent changes to the curriculum make it difficult for trainers to prepare and teach students effectively. The union is also demanding changes to the current health cover, which Oguwi said has been capped at Sh5,000 per month.
Another issue raised by the trainers is the transfer of staff without their request. Oguwi said transfers should not be used as a form of punishment and should involve the affected employees.
The union had planned to launch a national strike over the issues. However, Oguwi said the other side had requested 14 days to finalise some reports and work towards an agreement.
KUTVET officials and the Ministry of Education are expected to meet again on October 19, 2026, when the union says it will seek a way forward on the outstanding issues.
