The teachers of Samburu County have spoken out in sharp protest against the recent removal of William Lengoiyap from his role as Executive Secretary of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), following a press statement dated July 28, 2025, and signed by Secretary General Akelo Misori.
The union’s top leadership accused Lengoiyap of using forged payslips to secure a loan from Stanbic Bank, an action they claim put the union at financial risk.
He, along with Yvonne Musyoka of the Machakos branch, was dismissed following a disciplinary process. However, teachers in Samburu are pushing back, calling the move illegal, selective, and politically motivated.
“This is not the first time Lengoiyap has been subjected to frustration by the National Executive Committee (NEC). Last year, he was unreasonably sent back to class and later vindicated by the courts. NEC never appealed that ruling,” said a representative of Samburu teachers.
The official KUPPET statement cited forged payslips as the reason for dismissal. However, Samburu educators are calling the allegations a “petty witch-hunt”. They are demanding that the union produce evidence of wrongdoing, especially communication between the bank and the union.
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“If there was fraud, why hasn’t the bank taken legal action? Why are there no official emails or documents to support these claims? Teachers deserve the truth—not baseless accusations,” remarked another senior teacher.
The press statement also accused Musyoka of orchestrating disinformation through falsehoods and exploiting fellow teachers—claims she has not publicly responded to.
Samburu teachers further allege that the NEC applies rules selectively.
Teachers from county number 25 pointed out the case of Mary Moraa, a known associate of NEC officials, who they claimed took a union loan, went abroad, and has not been replaced despite being absent from duty for three years.
“Why has her office not been declared vacant? Why does she continue to benefit from union funds? This is hypocrisy at its worst,” they charged.
According to the protesting teachers, Mr. Lengoiyap was duly elected to serve a five-year term, and his removal without consulting the electorate is a violation of democratic principles.
They accused the NEC of subverting union elections and imposing leadership on branches, vowing not to recognise any imposed replacements.
“We will not be coerced into electing another person only for them to be frustrated and compromised. No Lengoiyap, No Elections. No Lengoiyap, No KUPPET,” reads a strongly worded declaration by the teachers.
Teachers have now demanded that the National Executive Committee rescind its decision and reinstate Mr. Lengoiyap immediately.
They also demanded transparency and respect for constitutional procedures in leadership transitions.
By Joseph Mambili
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