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Kenya Union of Post Primary Teachers Union

Also known as: Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers

Teachers' union representing post-primary educators, threatening exam boycotts over pay and working conditions in 2026.

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October 2026
10 OctThe Standard
… Through their lobby group, Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet), the teachers said they would paralyse examination management throughout 2026 if Knec fails to provide clear guidelines on the terms and conditions of service for examination personnel. …
Teachers threatens national exams boycott over low pay
6 OctThe Standard
… administrative positions before deployment, but were forced to relinquish those responsibilities as they moved to the new system. “Deployment did not erase their qualifications, experience or leadership capacity,” Mutuva said at the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers …
JSS teachers demand reinstatement of administrators, transfers
5 OctCitizen Digital
… Among those present at the event were Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba, Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa, Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Chair Collins Oyuu, Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Chair Omboko Milemba, Teac …
President Ruto: 50,000 teachers to be promoted in 2026/27 financial year
5 OctThe Standard
… Speaking during World Teachers’ Day celebrations, Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) chairman Omboko Milemba said teachers in ECDE remained among the most overlooked despite playing a critical role in laying the foundation for learners’ education. …
Teachers' unions demand ECDE promotions and P1 recruitment
4 OctThe Standard
… The materials arrived on Friday evening, less than three weeks before the first scheduled KCSE examination activities, as the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) continues to demand better pay and clearer terms for teachers who will supervise and mark the nati …
KCSE materials arrive, setting pace for exams
September 2026
30 SeptThe Standard
… The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) called for stronger legal provisions on school capitation, arguing that delays and inadequate funding can leave head teachers struggling to meet basic operational needs. …
Garissa and Lamu stakeholders push for Arabic in curriculum
29 SeptCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 29 – The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) have differed over the proposed management structure of Junior Schools, with the two unions taking opposing positions on whether the institutions sho …
KUPPET, KNUT differ over autonomy of junior schools
17 SeptCitizen Digital
KUPPET calls for suspension of hearings on six education bills By Olive Burrows September 17, 2026 09:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers …
KUPPET calls for suspension of hearings on six education bills
7 SeptCitizen Digital
… This follows an investment deal struck between the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Nairobi branch and real estate venture Fanaka Real Estate over the weekend. …
Teachers in Nairobi to benefit in land and home investment deal
6 SeptThe Standard
… Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba made the commitments during a consultative meeting with officials of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet), led by Secretary General Akelo Misori on Thursday.Ogamba said he supported the union’s push to compress the …
Ogamba pledges to address teachers' grievances to avert Kuppet strike

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Teachers threaten to boycott national exams over pay

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Teachers through the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) have threatened to boycott the management of this year's national examinations unless the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) improves payments and working conditions, warning they would paralyse examination management throughout 2026 if Knec fails to provide clear guidelines on terms and conditions of service for examination personnel.

10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 10 October

Teachers threaten to boycott national exams over pay
Teachers through the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) have threatened to boycott the management of this year's national examinations unless the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) improves payments and working conditions, warning they would paralyse examination management throughout 2026 if Knec fails to provide clear guidelines on terms and conditions of service for examination personnel.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

JSS teachers demand reinstatement of administrators and transfers
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 →

Monday 5 October

President announces 50,000 teacher promotions in 2026/27 financial year
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 demand ECDE promotions and P1 recruitment
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 →

Sunday 4 October

KCSE exam materials arrive from Greece ahead of October tests
A consignment of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination materials weighing about 71.3 tonnes arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Friday from Greece, less than three weeks before KCSE examination activities are scheduled to begin on October 19. The materials were transferred for safeguarding under General Service Unit escort.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

Garissa and Lamu push for Arabic language in school curriculum
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 →

Tuesday 29 September

Teachers' unions clash over junior school autonomy and management
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 →

Thursday 17 September

KUPPET seeks suspension of hearings on six education bills
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 →

Monday 7 September

KUPPET Nairobi teachers gain property access through Fanaka Real Estate deal
Teachers in Nairobi county will be able to own land and property within the Nairobi metropolis through an investment deal between KUPPET Nairobi branch and Fanaka Real Estate, offering discounts and customized instalment plans for purchases in areas including Ngong, Kikuyu, Ruiru, Kamakis, Syokimau, Katani, Juja, Athi River, Kamulu, Kibiko, Malaa, and Joska.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 6 September

Ogamba commits to addressing teachers' pay and grievances
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba pledged to work with the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) to resolve long-standing grievances over pay, promotions, housing allowances, medical cover and working conditions to avert industrial action. Ogamba said he would initiate a Cabinet paper seeking to compress the collective bargaining agreement phases into two years beginning with the 2028/29 financial year.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 23 August

School funding dilemma persists as third term begins
As learners resume school on Monday for the third term, education stakeholders dispute the government's claim that 18 billion shillings have been released for school capitation, with school heads reporting they have not yet received funds and saying schools are plagued by debt over pending bills.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 7 August

KUPPET rejects TSC promotion formula, demands more vacancies
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has rejected the Teachers Service Commission's new promotion formula and demanded that advertised promotion vacancies be increased from 34,016 to 50,000, citing President William Ruto's earlier promise.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

KNEC to settle 2025 exam personnel payments by August 6
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 →

Sunday 2 August

KSSSA National Games begin in Thika with 5,000 athletes
The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two Games started in Thika with more than 5,000 student-athletes competing across 11 sports. Education leaders and officials emphasized fair play, integrity, and eligibility enforcement at the opening ceremony, with winners earning qualification for East African and continental championships.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 July

ODPP clears KUPPET treasurer of forgery allegations, closes DCI probe
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has cleared Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers National Treasurer Wicks Mwethi Njenga of forgery allegations, directing the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to close its inquiry due to lack of evidence. The complaint had alleged Njenga used different names across his identity card, university degree, and TSC records.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Teachers unions threaten exam boycott over unpaid allowances
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 →

Wednesday 22 July

KUPPET rejects SRC salary increments citing widened pay gaps
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has rejected salary increments proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, arguing that adjustments have widened the pay gap between teachers and other public servants while failing to address welfare concerns. According to KUPPET, teachers will receive increments of between Sh900 and Sh2,000, while the salary gap with comparable civil servants has risen to more than 60 per cent.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

SRC approves Phase II salary increase for civil servants
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 →

Thursday 9 July

KNEC settles overdue examiner pay after months of delays
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 →

Thursday 18 June

61 teachers seek transfers amid by-election tension and intimidation
At least 61 teachers have formally applied for transfers, which the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has linked to ongoing by-election campaigns. The union reported cases of intimidation and ethnic profiling in parts of the county.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 17 June

Teacher claims SHA demanded marriage proof for IVF coverage
A high school teacher reported being asked to provide a marriage certificate before accessing IVF treatment under the Social Health Authority's new fertility coverage for teachers, sparking outcry over the requirement. SHA later stated the request was an error.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KUPPET seeks protection for teachers facing threats in Nyandarua
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has called for enhanced protection for teachers in Nyandarua amid threats targeting non-local staff during the Ol Kalou by-election campaign. According to KUPPET, 61 teachers have requested transfers due to fears for their safety, and the union has urged police and other bodies to hold politicians accountable for hate speech.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 12 June

Health CS Duale says government will obey Laikipia Ebola facility court order
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stated the government will comply with a court order temporarily halting the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, but warned he may invoke Public Health Act powers to enforce stricter measures if a positive case is confirmed in Kenya.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

MPs call for gradual abolition of Kenya's boarding schools
Lawmakers and education stakeholders are calling for the abolition of boarding schools following unprecedented student unrest across prestigious schools, citing negligence in enforcing safety regulations, overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and mounting discipline challenges. MPs argue that parents have abdicated their responsibilities and that developed countries such as America and Europe do not rely on the boarding school model.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 31 May

Leaders condemn rising gender-based violence at girl's burial
Government officials and leaders have expressed concern over rising gender-based violence cases in Kenya, speaking during the burial of a 14-year-old Vihiga County pupil. The Public Service Principal Secretary pledged that investigations into the girl's death are ongoing and assured that perpetrators would be pursued without fear or favour.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 30 May

Kenya, US to establish health facility in Laikipia
Kenya and the United States plan to establish a specialised health facility at a military installation in Laikipia to strengthen monitoring, isolation, and emergency response capacity for infectious diseases including Ebola. The initiative aims to enhance disease surveillance, diagnostic capacity, and rapid response systems amid concerns over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 April

KUPPET urges government action on teacher safety in North Eastern region
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has raised alarm over rising insecurity targeting teachers in the North Eastern region and Garissa County, urging the government to take urgent security measures as schools reopen for the second term, with warnings particularly about travel along the Nairobi–Garissa Highway.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Teachers threaten strike over intern status and SHA cover
Junior secondary school intern teachers staged demonstrations demanding permanent and pensionable employment for 44,000 educators, citing a February court decision against internship arrangements. Teachers also issued fresh complaints over Social Health Authority cover, saying promised changes have not yet been implemented despite a recent agreement between the Ministry of Health and teachers' unions.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KUPPET warns of teacher safety crisis in North Eastern region
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has raised concerns over the safety of teachers deployed in Garissa County and other parts of North Eastern Kenya, warning that worsening insecurity is forcing some to abandon their work stations and calling on the government to strengthen security measures. The union cited recurring banditry attacks, violent clashes, terror incidents, and recent sexual assaults on three female post-primary teachers, as well as attacks on teachers traveling the Nairobi-Garissa Highway.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 April

SHA threatens contract termination over new tariff negotiations
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 →