Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion was on Sunday spotted having lunch with teachers at Mulot Sunset in Bomet County, a move that has reignited speculation about his possible return to the union’s top leadership.
The teachers in attendance were drawn from both Bomet and Narok counties, signaling Sossion’s continued influence across the South Rift region.
The meeting comes amid growing rumours that Sossion could challenge the incumbent KNUT Secretary General, Collins Oyuu, in the forthcoming national elections.
Although Sossion has not publicly declared his candidature, political observers within the union view his recent engagements with teachers as strategic consultations.
If he enters the race, the contest is widely expected to be one of the toughest KNUT elections ever witnessed, given his legacy and loyal grassroots support.
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Sossion previously served as KNUT Secretary General and is remembered for his vocal stance on teachers’ welfare, employment terms, and industrial action.
Many teachers credit him with bold leadership during turbulent moments in the education sector, a factor that continues to endear him to a significant section of educators.
Meanwhile, the Oyuu camp has maintained that the Rift Valley region remains firmly behind Malel Langat, the KNUT First National Vice Chairman. Langat is seen as a key ally of Oyuu and a potential power broker in the region should Sossion formally declare interest in the top seat.
One of the teachers present at the Mulot meeting, Paul Barno, popularly known as “Tsunami,” shared details of the engagement on social media.
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“Today we held consultations with our able SG Wilson Sossion. Our discussions centered on teachers’ welfare and employment issues,” Barno posted.
Barno, who is an aspirant for Assistant Executive Secretary of the KNUT Narok Branch, has emerged as a strong contender in the upcoming branch elections.
Latest internal polls indicate that he is leading the race with an estimated 56 per cent support among teachers countywide. He is followed by Moses Kuiyoni at 24 per cent, Henry Pasiany at 12 per cent, while Evans Orango trails with about 8 per cent.
Sossion’s renewed visibility has energized his supporters, many of whom believe his leadership experience and strong advocacy could reshape KNUT’s future.
As the election season approaches, all eyes remain on whether the former firebrand unionist will officially throw his hat back into the ring.
By Philip Koech
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