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Kenya Union of Post Primary Teachers Union

Also known as: Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers

Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) — teachers' union advocating on safety, employment, and healthcare concerns for educators.

2026-04-242026-06-18
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  1. April 2026

  2. The Standard

    … dendum.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 (KNUT), the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers …

    Hospitals risk losing govt contracts in SHA tariff showdown

  3. Citizen Digital

    … The Kenya Union of Post Primary Teachers Union (KUPPET) in Nandi County staged a protest over challenges experienced under the new SHA medical cover. …

    Teachers protest despite deal to remove capping on SHA medical cover
Society

61 teachers seek transfers amid by-election tension and intimidation

The News

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.

Why it matters

61 teachers seeking transfers amid by-election intimidation and ethnic profiling reveals how electoral politics are destabilizing essential public services.

9 hours ago · The Standard →

Today

  1. 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.

    9 hours ago · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. 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.

    15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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

  1. 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 →

Friday 24 April

  1. Teachers protest SHA medical cover despite government removal deal

    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 →

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