Also known as: KNUT
Teachers' unions appear in coverage of education reform, workforce management, and professional advancement; recently demanded ECDE promotions and administrative reinstatement.
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The 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 coverJubilee presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i called for transparency and parliamentary oversight of the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East African petroleum refinery project in Lamu County, saying commercial or security concerns should not shield government agreements from scrutiny. Kadu Asili announced a political partnership with Jubilee Party ahead of the 2027 general election.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i called for transparency and parliamentary oversight of the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East African petroleum refinery project in Lamu County, saying commercial or security concerns should not shield government agreements from scrutiny. Kadu Asili announced a political partnership with Jubilee Party ahead of the 2027 general election.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Junior Secondary School teachers have demanded that colleagues who held administrative positions before deployment be reinstated, saying the transition to the new education structure should not have erased their qualifications and leadership experience. They also want the Teachers Service Commission to facilitate transfers for those who have overstayed in their current stations.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that 50,000 teachers will be promoted in the 2026/27 financial year, calling it the largest promotion exercise in a single year in Kenya. The Government doubled the teacher promotion budget from Ksh.1 billion to Ksh.2 billion to fund the increase from the 34,016 positions originally advertised by the Teachers Service Commission.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Teachers' unions have renewed calls for reforms including promotion of ECDE teachers, employment of unemployed P1 teachers aged 45 and above, and greater administrative autonomy for Junior Secondary Schools, with union leaders citing the neglect of ECDE teachers despite their foundational role in education.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
During 2026 World Teachers' Day celebrations, President William Ruto paid tribute to teachers for their sacrifice and contribution to the nation, describing them as shapers of the professionals, leaders and citizens who drive Kenya's development, and noting that teachers care for an entire generation.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly Education Committee is holding public participation forums across the country to gather submissions on six proposed education laws, with chair Julius Melly saying public views will be scrutinised and considered before Parliament considers the Bills. The committee has already received concerns from teachers on remuneration and from university students on HELB loan repayment reforms.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission is finalising a review of its Career Progression Guidelines to address concerns over career advancement, staffing, and welfare. The new guidelines aim to provide clearer, merit-based promotion pathways that allow teachers to advance professionally without moving into administrative positions, with 126,462 teachers promoted through competitive interviews and 34,016 vacancies being filled across job groups.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Teachers across Kenya are observing World Teachers' Day (October 5) through week-long activities led by the Teachers Service Commission, including tree-planting exercises across all eight TSC regions and award ceremonies recognising outstanding educators.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Education stakeholders in Garissa and Lamu counties have urged Parliament to make reforms responsive to marginalised communities, including formal recognition of Arabic in Kenya's education curriculum with proposed introduction from Grade 4, citing the cultural and religious realities of the region where children are exposed to Arabic through madrasa education before formal schooling.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
KUPPET and KNUT have taken opposing positions on the proposed management structure of Junior Schools, with KUPPET calling for them to operate as autonomous institutions headed by post-primary trained teachers, while disagreement centers on whether primary school supervisors should have secondary-level teaching qualifications.
29 September 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo has called for greater investment in education, stating that improved learning conditions are critical to giving rural children opportunities to compete with their urban counterparts. He spoke during a funds drive for Gagra Secondary School in Siaya County, emphasizing that education is a key tool for transforming young people's lives and driving community development.
19 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has called for the suspension of public hearings on six education bills, including the Basic Education Bill and the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, citing concerns that the process is rushed and non-inclusive. A Kiambu Senator also raised questions about funding clarity for the proposed Tertiary Education Funding Authority.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly Committee on Education held public participation in Homa Bay Town to seek views on education reform bills, during which education stakeholders, including KNUT, urged Parliament to legislate protections for the Teachers Service Commission from political interference in teacher employment.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders in public participation forums have called for major changes to proposed education reform laws, raising concerns about funding for tertiary learners, management of Junior Secondary Schools and Teacher Training Colleges, and inequalities in the education system.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chief Justice Martha Koome challenged newly appointed TSC commissioners Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to treat their positions as a responsibility to serve Kenyans, emphasizing that their tenure should be defined by integrity, constitutionalism, and impact on teachers and learners.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has appointed former KNUT Secretary-General Wilson Sossion and TSC Director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni as commissioners for a six-year term to improve teacher welfare and strengthen the education system.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang' and Seme MP James Nyikal have challenged National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula to substantiate claims that legislators receive Teachers Service Commission employment letters for distribution to constituents, saying they did not receive any such letters at State House.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula publicly condemned MPs who allegedly demand as much as Ksh.400,000 from parents in exchange for Teachers Service Commission appointment letters, describing the practice as immoral. Wetangula's remarks clarified that the State House has political control over Kenya's teacher recruitment system, though he did not name specific MPs or provide details of the recruitment exercise in question.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly Education Committee has approved the nominations of former KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion and TSC Director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni to join the Teachers Service Commission, following their vetting and a lifted court conservatory order.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →