The Kenya Union of Special Needs Education (KUSNET) has re-elected its 13 national officials unopposed for another term following elections held in Narok County.
The elections, which drew delegates from various counties across the country, were conducted smoothly and unanimously, with members endorsing the current leadership in recognition of what they described as strong and effective representation.
The outcome reflected widespread satisfaction with the officials’ performance during their previous term.
Rebecca Kosgei, the returning officer from Narok County who presided over the exercise, said the leaders were re-elected unopposed due to their outstanding work in championing the rights and welfare of special needs educators.
She noted that members expressed confidence in the leadership’s ability to continue advocating for their interests at both national and institutional levels.
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“The members unanimously agreed to retain the current leadership because of the visible progress and commitment they have demonstrated in addressing issues affecting special needs educators,” Kosgei said.
The re-elected team is led by KUSNET General Secretary James Torome and Chairman Amos Mungai Karanja.
Speaking after the election, Torome thanked members for the renewed mandate and pledged to continue serving them diligently.
“Our focus has always been on advocating for the rights, welfare and professional recognition of special needs educators, and we remain committed to this cause,” Torome said.
He added that during their previous term, the union had engaged relevant stakeholders to push for better working conditions, improved service delivery and enhanced support systems for educators working with learners with special needs.
The leadership further vowed to intensify efforts to ensure that special needs educators are fully supported, noting that their role is critical in promoting inclusive education across the country.
Members present at the Narok meeting expressed optimism that the continuity in leadership would help sustain ongoing initiatives and strengthen the union’s voice in national education discourse.
By Philip Koech
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