A Member of Parliament has formally requested a statement in the National Assembly regarding the contested branch elections of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) in Nakuru County.
In a request dated February 25, 2026 and addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya during the Thirteenth Parliament (Fifth Session), Joseph Tonui, MP for Kuresoi South Constituency, sought a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education regardinghe KUPPET Nakuru Branch elections held on 7 February 2026.
According to the request, the elections have been widely contested by union members who argue that the process did not meet the constitutional and statutory standards of credibility, transparency, and fairness set out in the Labour Relations Act and the KUPPET Constitution.
The central allegation is that approximately 1,600 registered teachers from a distinct region within Nakuru County were excluded from the official voters’ register used during the elections. The omission reportedly prevented these members from participating in the election of branch officials.
The affected teachers are said to have raised concerns about the integrity of the union’s electoral process, arguing that the exclusion undermined the legitimacy of the election outcome.
In his formal request, Tonui asked the Education Committee to address three key issues:
1. The circumstances under which an entire region within Nakuru County was omitted from the voters’ register during the 7 February elections.
2. The measures taken to investigate the alleged irregularities, particularly the exclusion of over 1,600 members, and whether the validity of the election outcome — including possible nullification — has been considered.
3. The steps being taken to safeguard members’ rights, ensure inclusivity and non-discrimination, and guarantee equitable representation in accordance with the KUPPET Constitution and applicable laws.
The document indicates that the request was received and stamped by the Speaker’s Office on 25 February 2026.
Kuppet role
The matter raises important questions about internal union democracy, voter registration processes, and compliance with statutory labour frameworks. KUPPET, as the primary union representing post-primary educators in Kenya, plays a significant role in shaping labour relations and engaging with education policy at both the county and national levels.
The parliamentary request signals that the dispute over the Nakuru branch elections has escalated beyond internal union mechanisms and is now subject to legislative oversight.
Further developments are expected once the Departmental Committee on Education issues its response.
By Wesley Chelule
Wesley writes from Nakuru, with a keen interest in union governance and educational leadership.
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