The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) incumbent national leadership has received a significant boost after Kilifi County delegates, in a meeting held on 24th March 2026, unanimously endorsed the entire national steering team for the term 2026–2031.
In their declaration letter, the delegates expressed full confidence in the union’s top officials, affirming their support and commitment to the current leadership. The endorsed officials include
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National Steering Members
- Patrick Karinga – National Chairman
- Malel Langat – 1st Vice National Chairman
- Aggrey Namisi – 2nd Vice National Chairman
- Collins Henry Oyuu – Secretary General
- Hesbon Otieno – Deputy Secretary General
- Lenox Mshila – Assistant Secretary General
- James Ndiku – National Treasurer
- Kennedy Nyamwanda – Deputy National Treasurer
- Kullow Mohammed – Assistant National Treasurer
- Mercy Kambati – 1st National Woman Representative
- Mercy Ndungu – 2nd National Woman Representative
The delegates also endorsed the National Trustees, who include: Boniface Tenai, Albert Njeru Mutani, and Dan Aloo; the PWD Representative Edward Olando Kwach; and NEC Members Ali Nganga, Ibrahim Shekue, and Abdulkadir Mwakodi.
The Kilifi County delegates emphasized their confidence in the leadership team, stating: “We further, express our unwavering trust in the entire national leadership team, we trust their ability to provide visionary, inclusive, and effective leadership. We reaffirm our collective commitment to support and collaborate with the leadership in advancing KNUT goals and strengthening unity, progress, and service delivery.”
Beyond the endorsement, the delegates raised urgent health and welfare concerns affecting teachers. They noted that the School Health Authority (SHA) is not performing well in Kilifi County, with crucial services such as MRI hardly available, and requested that these services be made accessible to members.
On Career Progression Guidelines (CPG), they urged the national steering to expedite talks, promote teachers who have stagnated in one grade for long, and recognize those who actively participate in co-curricular activities.
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They further demanded that the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) be reviewed every two years, as agreed at the State House late last year.
Other resolutions included payment of hardship, town, and municipality allowances, and prompt settlement of teachers’ allowances by KNEC after examinations.
By Masaki Enock
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