Also known as: KNUT
Teachers' union that demanded exam payment delays be resolved and opposed TSC social media misconduct rules without clarity.
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NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 20 – Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) secretary-general Wilson Sossion has sought to allay concerns over his nomination to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), telling MPs that his years of confronting the employer on behalf of teachers will not …
Sossion assures MPs union past won’t affect TSC independenceThe Standard
… There has to be cooperation,” Sossion said.Sossion, a former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) secretary-general and nominated Member of Parliament, said he would work within the commission's existing strategic plan rather than introduce objectives that could conflict with …
Sossion vows to end TSC - Ministry of Education rift if approved as commissionerThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe National Assembly is set to vet Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni and former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion for appointment as commissioners, as Parliament takes the next step …
Parliament set to vet Sossion, Lentoijoni for TSC Commissioner postsThe Standard
… Joseph Karuri, a Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) representative in Nairobi, said the union backs the commission's push to guard learners online but wants specific guidance on what breaches the rules and what penalties follow. …
Teachers' unions demand clear rules on TSC social media directiveCitizen Digital
KNUT bus driver killed in collision with trailer in Makueni By Titus Muli August 15, 2026 08:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The driver of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Ki …
KNUT bus driver killed in collision with trailer in MakueniThe Standard
… Teachers’ unions had threatened to boycott administering this year's national examinations unless the professionals who offered their service were paid their outstanding allowances.The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut} and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers …
KNEC to clear all 2025 exam dues by August 6The Standard
… Her nomination, alongside former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion, was announced by State House on July 21.The nominations have since been forwarded to Parliament for vetting and approval by the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on …
Ruto TSC Commissioner nominee Antonina LentoijoniThe Standard
… The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut} and the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) have directed their members not to administer this year's national examination until they are paid outstanding dues. …
Teachers threaten to boycott national exams over unpaid allowancesThe Standard
… The Speaker directed that the nominations of Teachers Service Commission director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni and former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion to the TSC Commissioners board be considered by the Departmental Committee on Educ …
Ruto nominees face parliamentary vettingCitizen Digital
Teachers threaten to snub National Exams over pending allowances By Peter Mwangi July 26, 2026 10:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KNUT officials led by National Chairman Dr Patrick Karinga, alongside Mic …
Teachers threaten to snub National Exams over pending allowancesFormer KNUT secretary-general Wilson Sossion, nominated to the Teachers Service Commission, told MPs that his history of confronting the employer on behalf of teachers will not affect his ability to serve independently; he said his union experience could instead strengthen the commission by providing deeper understanding of educators' challenges.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former KNUT secretary-general Wilson Sossion, nominated to the Teachers Service Commission, told MPs that his history of confronting the employer on behalf of teachers will not affect his ability to serve independently; he said his union experience could instead strengthen the commission by providing deeper understanding of educators' challenges.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Teachers Service Commission nominee Wilson Sossion told parliament he would foster cooperation between the TSC and Ministry of Education, work within the commission's existing strategic plan, and prioritize education quality and teacher support if approved for the commissioner position.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Education will conduct approval hearings on Thursday, August 20, 2026, for Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni, nominated by President William Ruto in July for appointment as Teachers Service Commission commissioners. The committee will examine the nominees' qualifications, experience, integrity and suitability for the positions.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Teachers' unions want the TSC to define what constitutes misconduct under its new social media directive before enforcement, warning that vague rules could be misused to intimidate educators. They are pushing for wider consultation and clarity on what is prohibited, particularly for content created outside school premises and working hours.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A KNUT Kibwezi branch bus driver died while receiving treatment at Kambu Hospital following a collision with a trailer in Makueni. In a separate incident in Mbooni East, nine people were injured when a Probox lost control and rolled on the Kalawa–Miangeni road.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has received Sh4.95 billion and will use Sh2.5 billion to clear outstanding payments owed to examination officials, including supervisors, invigilators, centre managers, and security personnel who administered the 2025 national examinations, with all dues to be settled by Thursday, August 6.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has nominated Antonina Lentoijoni, an education administrator with over 26 years in Kenya's education sector and nearly two decades in senior TSC leadership, alongside former KNUT Secretary-General Wilson Sossion to serve as members of the Teachers Service Commission. The nominations have been forwarded to Parliament for vetting and approval by the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Education.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers and Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers have directed members not to administer national examinations until invigilators, supervisors and center managers are paid outstanding allowances. The unions say thousands of teachers remain unpaid months after the government released Sh1.5 billion through the National Treasury to KNEC for 2024 exam administration, with only examiners having received payments so far.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's four nominees for key constitutional commissions—Antonina Lentoijoni and Wilson Sossion to the Teachers Service Commission, Flora Mutua to the Public Service Commission, and Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority—have been referred by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula to departmental committees for vetting under the Constitution and Public Appointments Act.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) warned that delayed compensation from the Kenya National Examinations Council for teachers who supervised last year's national examinations could trigger a boycott of this year's exams scheduled for year-end. The union said contracted professionals remain unpaid despite the National Treasury releasing funds, including a Ksh1.5 billion allocation to settle the pending dues.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), Isiolo branch has withdrawn 59 teachers from schools in Oldonyiro sub county, citing security concerns and frequent attacks on teachers. The union reported recent incidents including a teacher attacked by armed people with clubs last week and a deputy principal shot dead in March.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has been nominated by President William Ruto to serve as a commissioner of the Teachers Service Commission, the institution he previously battled over teachers' rights, labour policies and education reforms.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has nominated Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu to chair the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, succeeding former chair Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. The nominations, announced through Notification of Presidential Action No. XI of 2026, also include appointments to the Teachers Service Commission, Public Service Commission, and Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee, pending parliamentary approval.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Charles Owino, a former police spokesman, has been appointed Government Spokesperson as part of President Ruto's presidential nominations and redeployments within the Executive. Former Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura was reassigned to head the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has appointed Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, as Government Spokesperson, while Isaac Mwaura was redesignated to head the newly established Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto promoted Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura to Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights, while Charles Owino Wahong'o, redeployed from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, was appointed as the new Government Spokesperson. Ruto also made nominations to constitutional commissions and approved changes in senior executive ranks.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission has approved the second phase of the Fourth Remuneration Review Cycle for civil servants effective July 1, 2026, with teachers among the biggest beneficiaries. The revised salary structure was developed considering inflation, labour productivity, government affordability, and market competitiveness.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council has paid outstanding marking allowances owed to examiners who handled the 2025 KJSEA and KCSE exams, after the National Treasury released Sh1.5 billion on July 7. The payment follows months of delays that sparked walkouts and boycott threats from more than 800 KCSE examiners who stopped marking in December.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers has demanded immediate payment of dues owed to teachers who served as examiners for KNEC last year, warning that continued delays could disrupt the administration and marking of this year's exams.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's progress requires citizens to abandon tribalism, corruption and bribery, and embrace habits of honesty and fairness taught across families, schools and religious institutions.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu has defended teachers against criticism over recent school unrest, arguing that parents have largely abdicated their responsibility of guiding children and that the political class has fostered a toxic environment affecting learners. He also highlighted gains from the union's working relationship with government, including recruitment of 100,000 teachers.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is experiencing increased school vandalism and arson attacks, including a fatal fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 people, prompting President William Ruto to argue that parents bear primary responsibility for children's conduct rather than government or schools alone.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers has called on students to uphold discipline and address grievances through student governance structures rather than disruptive behaviour, as unrest continues to spread across schools. KNUT Deputy Secretary General Hesbon Otieno attributed rising unrest to peer-induced indiscipline and warned of wanton destruction of school infrastructure.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kadu Asili has criticized President Ruto's Coast region development plan, claiming the administration is relying on projects initiated under President Kenyatta's regime and has not launched any landmark projects of its own. The party also contested the Ruto government's recruitment at Kenya Ports Authority, stating that over 80 per cent of about 290 positions went to the Rift Valley region.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Trade unions in Kenya were founded as instruments of worker protection and collective bargaining, with roots in the anti-colonial struggle of the 1940s–50s. The article examines how unions like KNUT (established 1957), COTU (1965), KUPPET (1998), and UASU (2003) have evolved under Kenya's Labour Relations Act of 2007 and constitutional frameworks, emphasizing the need for democratic representation and sector-specific service to active workers.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Union of Teachers has called for a stakeholder meeting after the government allocated Ksh.188 per primary school learner for the second term, citing concerns that the amount is insufficient for learning activities including textbook maintenance (Ksh.5), teachers' guides (Ksh.15), and exercise books (Ksh.40).
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Social Health Authority has warned contracted healthcare providers that failure to agree on new tariffs under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund will result in immediate contract termination, with nationwide negotiations beginning Monday. During negotiations, providers must not charge POMSF beneficiaries out-of-pocket fees or co-payments, and talks are set to conclude within four weeks.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
Teachers in Nandi County staged demonstrations against the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical scheme, claiming out-of-pocket payments and capping remain in effect despite a Health Cabinet Secretary announcement and union agreement to remove tariff locking immediately. Teachers say the scheme is inefficient and inaccessible, with a Ksh.1,200 capitation per outpatient visit insufficient even for basic tests, and are threatening to strike if grievances are not addressed.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →