The Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, Dr Alfred Mutua, has called on unions to exercise patience and allow newly appointed ministers time to address their concerns.<\/p>\n
Speaking on Friday, Dr. Mutua emphasized the government\u2019s commitment to resolving issues through dialogue and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n
\u201cI urge the unions to allow a little time for the new Ministers to review these issues and engage with them promptly,\u201d Dr Mutua stated.<\/p>\n
He assured union leaders that he had been in discussions with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), and the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET).<\/p>\n
\u201cI am aware that the Ministry of Education and TSC are actively holding internal consultations on the unions\u2019 concerns, and a way forward is forthcoming.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Mutua also addressed ongoing negotiations between the Ministry of Education and the University Academic Staff Union (UASU), noting that his ministry is closely monitoring the discussions.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur team in the Ministry is already overseeing negotiations, and they will update me in a few days,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Expressing concern over the threat of strikes, Dr Mutua urged unions to consider industrial action only as a last resort.<\/p>\n
\u201cGo-slows and strikes should be the last resort after all else has failed,\u201d he advised.<\/p>\n
To prevent future unrest, the Ministry of Labour is introducing an early warning system designed to address potential industrial disputes before they escalate.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy Ministry, as a neutral mediator, is committed to encouraging open dialogue and genuine commitments from everyone involved,\u201d Dr. Mutua explained.<\/p>\n
In a broader context, Dr. Mutua reassured the unions of the new government\u2019s dedication to servant leadership under President William Ruto.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe newly reconstituted Government is committed to servant leadership, where our primary role is to listen to and act on the will of the people. This is the essence of our democracy, and this is what Kenyans expect,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Dr. Mutua expressed confidence in the unions\u2019 ability to recognize the current economic, social, and political challenges facing the country.<\/p>\n
He urged union leaders to embrace dialogue and work towards pragmatic solutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe they are patriotic and forward-thinking and therefore urge them to embrace dialogue,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
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