An uproar has erupted at Chepkurkur S.A. Senior School in Bungoma County after the institution's Board of Management (BOM) suspended all teachers employed by the school.
The affected teachers have been directed to stay away from the school until further notice, according to a memo dated October 2, 2026.
The directive, signed by Principal and BOM Secretary Steven Cheptek, instructs the teachers to stop reporting to work and await further communication from the Board on when their services will be required.
The teachers have also been warned against appearing at or near the school compound, either personally or through a representative.
The sudden decision has raised questions among the affected teachers and members of the school community over the reasons behind the mass suspension and its possible impact on learning.
For the teachers, the directive has created uncertainty over their employment and livelihoods, with no clear timeline given for their return to duty.
The memo further warns that any person who violates the directive will face consequences, including possible criminal action.
The move has sparked calls for clarity from the school's administration and Board of Management, with parents and other stakeholders keen to understand what prompted the decision.
It is also unclear whether the suspension is temporary or part of a broader review of the school's BOM staffing arrangements.
The affected teachers are now waiting for further communication from the Board as questions continue to mount over their fate and the circumstances surrounding the decision.
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