Wilson Sossion

Wilson Sossion — former KNUT Secretary-General appointed as Teachers Service Commission commissioner for six-year term by President Ruto in 2026.

2026-07-212026-10-05

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July 2026
30 JulThe 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 Lentoijoni
30 JulThe 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 vetting
24 JulThe Standard
For years, Wilson Sossion was one of the loudest voices challenging Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), later referred to as Competency-Based Education (CBE). …
This man Sossion: Controversial educationist who deflated CBC tyre, but wants to ride it
23 JulThe Standard
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion is on the verge of one of the most remarkable comebacks in Kenya's education sector. …
From TSC critic to commissioner: The irony of Sossion's return
21 JulCapital News
… President Ruto also nominated former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to serve as members of the Teachers Service Commission. …
Ruto names IPOA chair nominee in raft of State appointments
21 JulCitizen Digital
… Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni were also nominated to serve as members of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). …
Ex-Police Spokesman Charles Owino appointed gov't spokesperson in President Ruto's latest reshuffle
21 JulCapital News
… He also nominated former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni as members of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), while Flora Mutua was nominated to serve as a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC). …
Ruto appoints Charles Owino Government Spokesperson in Executive reshuffle
21 JulThe Standard
… Antonina Lentoijoni and former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion as members of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).Ms. …
Charles Owino appointed as Government Spokesperson

Society

TSC emphasizes teacher wellness and professional development initiatives

The News

The Teachers Service Commission has placed physical and mental wellbeing of teachers at the centre of its nationwide Teacher Run, with TSC Commissioner Antonina Lentoijoni calling for stronger support systems to enable educators to remain healthy, motivated and professionally fulfilled. She described teacher wellness as fundamental to educational excellence and encouraged teachers to adopt healthier lifestyles.

27 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 27 September

TSC emphasizes teacher wellness and professional development initiatives
The Teachers Service Commission has placed physical and mental wellbeing of teachers at the centre of its nationwide Teacher Run, with TSC Commissioner Antonina Lentoijoni calling for stronger support systems to enable educators to remain healthy, motivated and professionally fulfilled. She described teacher wellness as fundamental to educational excellence and encouraged teachers to adopt healthier lifestyles.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

CJ Koome urges TSC commissioners to prioritise teachers welfare
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 →

Wednesday 2 September

Ruto appoints Sossion and Lentoijoni as TSC commissioners
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 →

Tuesday 1 September

Ruto appoints Sossion and Lentoijoni to TSC for six years
President William Ruto has appointed Antonina Lentoijoni and Wilson Sossion as members of the Teachers Service Commission for a six-year term, in exercise of constitutional and statutory powers.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto appoints Oburu as IPOA chair, Sossion and Lentoijoni to TSC
President Ruto appointed Dr Duncan Oburu Ojwang as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority for a six-year term effective August 31, 2026, replacing Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. Ruto also appointed Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to the Teachers Service Commission for six years after parliamentary approval.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 25 August

Parliament approves Sossion and Lentoijoni for TSC positions
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 →

Thursday 20 August

Sossion tells MPs union past won't compromise TSC independence
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 →
Sossion pledges TSC-Education Ministry cooperation if approved
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 →
Education Committee questions TSC nominees on teacher promotion and welfare
The Education Committee has scrutinised two nominees for the Teachers Service Commission, raising concerns over teacher promotion, welfare, staffing shortages, and records management. Nominee Wilson Sossion, a former teachers' representative, pledged to address promotion delays and develop reward systems for teachers if approved.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 19 August

Parliament to vet Sossion and Lentoijoni for TSC Commissioner roles
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 →

Thursday 30 July

Ruto nominates Lentoijoni and Sossion to TSC Commission
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 →
Ruto's constitutional commission nominees referred for parliamentary vetting
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 →

Friday 24 July

Sossion shifts stance on CBC after years of criticism
Wilson Sossion, a longtime vocal critic of Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (later called CBE), has changed his position and now supports the curriculum. The article examines the contradiction between his previous opposition and current endorsement.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

Wilson Sossion nominated as TSC commissioner after years as union critic
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 →

Tuesday 21 July

Ruto nominates KNCHR chair to lead police oversight authority
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 →
Former police spokesman Charles Owino appointed government spokesperson
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 →
Ruto appoints Owino as Government Spokesperson in reshuffle
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 →
Charles Owino appointed Government Spokesperson in executive reshuffle
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 →