A teacher from Biomet County has renewed her call for stronger representation of marginalised groups within the teaching profession.
Evalyne Chepkirui Sanguya, a teacher at Siwot Secondary School in Biomet East sub-county, argued that KUPPET must intensify efforts to protect educators who often operate on the periphery of mainstream policy discussions.
In her latest message to members, Sanguya noted that several categories of teachers continue to face silent struggles despite their significant contribution to Kenya’s education system.
These include teachers living with disabilities, educators from marginalised and hard-to-reach communities, and Junior School intern teachers, who she says remain among the most vulnerable groups in the sector.
Sanguya, who is also the Gender Secretary for KUPPET Bomet Branch, emphasised that teachers living with disabilities require enhanced accommodation and workplace support to enable them to perform effectively, while those stationed in marginalised regions face infrastructural gaps, insecurity and limited career progression opportunities.
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She added that JS intern teachers—whose concerns have been at the centre of national debate—deserve stable employment terms and policies that protect their welfare.
“The teaching profession should never leave anyone behind,” she said. “For too long, these groups have struggled in silence. It is time to give them a stronger voice and ensure that their challenges are not only heard but acted upon.”
Sanguya believes the gender docket is uniquely positioned to drive these reforms by advocating for fair treatment, designing targeted empowerment programs, and ensuring inclusivity becomes a permanent priority in union decision-making.
As the union heads toward elections, she appealed to members for their trust and support: “I humbly seek your prayers, your goodwill and your vote, so that together we can uplift every teacher and give dignity to those whose issues have long been overlooked.”
Her statement has sparked fresh discussions within KUPPET circles on the need to broaden the scope of gender leadership to encompass all marginalized voices within the profession.
By Philip Koech
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