Also known as: KNUT
Kenya National Union of Teachers — trade union established 1957 advocating for teacher welfare, recently demanding KNEC examiner payment and challenging government education funding allocation.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has demanded the immediate release of dues owed to teachers who served as examiners for the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) last year.The union has warned that continued delays could disrupt the administrat …
Uproar over delayed KNEC examiners' duesThe Standard
… Meritocracy is alien in our society.Geoffrey Mogire, Minneapolis-based ex-Knut official, laments Kenya’s collapsing ethics. …
To prosper, our country needs truly value-driven citizenryCitizen Digital
Blame parents for school unrest, not teachers - KNUT boss Oyuu By Cyrus Sholim June 14, 2026 07:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu during a past address. …
Blame parents for school unrest, not teachers - KNUT boss OyuuThe Standard
… Collins Oyuu, Secretary-General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers, acknowledged the importance of parental involvement but noted that schools are operating under immense pressure. …
Parents under scrutiny as school unrest crisis deepensCitizen Digital
KNUT urges students to embrace dialogue amid rising school unrest By Laura Otieno June 07, 2026 09:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KNUT and KUPPET officials address the press after a meeting with TSC end …
KNUT urges students to embrace dialogue amid rising school unrestThe Standard
… Kadu Asili party leader and former Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) national chairman Mr Mudzo Nzili stated that President Ruto embarked on giving false promises during the recent Coast tour and urged Kenyans to reject him at the ballot following the high cost of living an …
Kadu Asili faults Ruto over Coast projectsThe Standard
… On December 4, 1957, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) was established in Pumwani, Nairobi, becoming the country’s oldest teachers’ union. …
Rewriting the Future of Trade Unionism in KenyaCitizen Digital
KNUT raises alarm after gov't allocates Ksh.188 capitation per learner for second term By Laura Otieno April 29, 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 Kenya National Union of Teac …
KNUT raises alarm after gov't allocates Ksh.188 capitation per learner for second termThe Standard
… s management processes under Clause 10.2(c) of the POMSF Addendum.The negotiations involve stakeholders including the State Department for Public Service, the Teachers Service Commission, the National Police Service, the Kenya Prisons Service, the Kenya National Union of Teachers …
Hospitals risk losing govt contracts in SHA tariff showdownCitizen Digital
… Anthony Gioche, Executive Secretary of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), Nakuru branch, stated: “They met, they agreed even we got the communication. …
Teachers protest despite deal to remove capping on SHA medical coverThe 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 →
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 →