- KNUT has launched the Rift Valley regional leadership elections in Nakuru as part of its nationwide electoral process for the 2026–2031 term.
- Leaders highlighted implementation of the second phase of the 2025–2029 CBA, July salary increments, and revised Career Progression Guidelines to address career stagnation.
- Officials urged teachers to remain united and support KNUT leadership as it engages government and stakeholders to improve welfare, promotions, and working conditions.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) on Friday, July 24, 2026, commenced its Rift Valley Regional leadership elections at Cool Rivers Hotel in Nakuru, marking another phase in the Union’s nationwide electoral process for the 2026 to 2031 term.
The elections are being overseen by KNUT First National Vice Chairman, Malel Langat and Second National Women Representative, Mercy Ndungu. The exercise follows the successful completion of branch and national elections held between January and April this year.
Addressing delegates, Langat congratulated branch officials for successfully conducting the earlier elections and reaffirmed the Union’s commitment to protecting teachers’ interests and improving their welfare.
He announced that the second phase of the 2025 to 2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) had been implemented as scheduled, adding that teachers would receive the July 2026 salary increment in this month’s payroll.
Langat also welcomed the revised Career Progression Guidelines (CPG), describing them as a major milestone in addressing career stagnation and creating fairer promotion opportunities for teachers.
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He said the Union’s national leadership was continuing discussions with the Government, including President William Ruto, to shorten the implementation period of the current CBA from four phases to three. The proposal was first presented during the Walimu na Rais meeting at State House in September 2025.
Speaking at the event, Second National Women Representative, Mercy Ndungu, urged teachers to remain united and support the Union’s leadership as it engages stakeholders to improve teachers’ welfare, professional development and working conditions.
Delegates attending the elections reaffirmed their confidence in the national leadership and pledged continued support for the Union’s efforts to secure better terms and conditions of service for teachers.
The Rift Valley elections form part of KNUT’s nationwide regional elections, which are being conducted across all eight regions to elect leaders who will serve during the 2026 to 2031 term.
By Bernard Magada
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