The Labour Relations Court in Nakuru has suspended the operations of newly elected Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Nakuru Branch officials pending the hearing and determination of a case filed by voter Daniel Rono, challenging the recent branch elections.
In the petition, Rono claims he was denied his constitutional right to vote despite being a bona fide KUPPET member since 2020.
He alleges that his name, along with 1800 other members, was removed from the voters’ register this year and placed under an “agency” category, effectively barring them from participating in the elections
“I have faithfully contributed to the union for years, yet I was prevented from exercising my right to vote. This exclusion undermines the democratic principles the union is supposed to uphold,” Rono said.
According to the court, the branch will remain non-operational until the matter is resolved, with the next hearing set for April 28, 2026.
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The court’s suspension is a precautionary measure to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process while the petition is being considered.
Legal analysts note that such actions are not uncommon in cases where alleged voter disenfranchisement could compromise election outcomes.
Members and stakeholders are closely monitoring the case, as its outcome could set a precedent for electoral practices within KUPPET and other trade unions in Kenya.
KUPPET Nakuru branch officials have not yet commented on the ruling.
By Wesley Chelule and Philip Koech
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