JSS Intern teachers threaten January strike over job security

The education sector in the country could be facing another looming crisis when schools resume in January 2026, after junior secondary school teachers threatened to paralyze learning until they are confirmed on permanent and pensionable terms. 20,000 JSS intern teachers who were employed on a one-year contract in January have criticized President William Ruto's directive to promote them after two years of service. The group has also complained about poor pay, which is affecting their service delivery.