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 Kenyan government has moved to reassure teachers about continued access to healthcare services under the new public medical cover, maintaining that the system is functioning effectively despite criticism from a section of teachers’ unions. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF), administered by…
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Secretary General Akello Misori has urged parents to take a more active role in their children’s academic progress, cautioning against protests and school lockouts in response to poor examination results. Speaking during a morning show on Ramogi TV, Misori criticised what he…
Voting in the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) elections in Homa Bay County was abruptly suspended on Sunday after chaos erupted at a polling centre amid allegations of serious electoral irregularities. The exercise had begun smoothly in the morning but was disrupted around midday when claims emerged that…
Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Kilifi County are urging the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to offer them permanent contracts, warning that they may not return to work next year if their demands are not met. Speaking to the media in Kilifi Town, the teachers highlighted that they perform the…