Teachers threaten nationwide strike starting end of April over unresolved medical cover issues and persistent teacher shortages. KUPPET officials say the situation has worsened under the SHA-managed medical scheme.
Union representatives in Bungoma County warned that limited hospital access for teachers is unsustainable. They said only three hospitals serve the entire county, prompting calls for urgent government intervention before the school holiday ends.
Ferdinand Wamalwa stated that teachers will direct students to stay home during a total shutdown if problems persist. The union insists the government address both medical coverage gaps and staffing shortages promptly.
The Teachers Service Commission has acknowledged teacher shortages, which have increased workload and pressure on existing staff. Teachers were enrolled in the SHA scheme on December 1, 2025, to improve healthcare nationwide.
The new medical plan includes outpatient and inpatient care, dental and optical services, annual checkups, ambulance services, overseas treatment, life benefits, and coverage for spouses and dependants.
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