Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has threatened to pull out of its agreement with the new Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover, citing persistent challenges in accessing treatment under the scheme. Speaking during celebrations of Aggrey Namisi’s re-election as KNUT’s national deputy chairperson for a…
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has defended its elections held on March 14, 2026, at the Tom Mboya Labour College, asserting that the process met constitutional thresholds and saw “overwhelming participation” from affiliated unions. In a statement dated March 18, 2026, Secretary General Francis Atwoli dismissed a petition…
The Ministry of Education has verified 38,000 schools across Kenya as part of a sweeping nationwide audit to ensure that capitation funds only reach legitimate learners and institutions. Speaking during World Teachers’ Day 2025 celebrations in Kasarani, Nairobi, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the government has already released…
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has described the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as Kenya’s most dominant and institutionalised political parties. Speaking during a TV interview on Thursday, September 25, 2025, Sossion reflected on the latest survey findings by Trends…