The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), Western Region, has thrown its weight behind the incumbent national leadership, joining Rift Valley, Eastern, Central, and Nairobi regions in a united resolution ahead of the union’s Special Delegates Conference.
Meeting at Planet Gardens Hotel in Kakamega, the council unanimously endorsed the current office bearers for a second term, signalling continuity and stability within the union’s top ranks. The decision aligns the Western Region firmly with the pro-Collins Oyuu faction, which has been consolidating support across the country.
Regional leaders said the endorsement reflects confidence in the team’s ability to safeguard teachers’ interests and maintain progress achieved under the current administration. The move also strengthens the union’s collective voice as it prepares for the upcoming elections.
The Western Region further confirmed its backing of National Executive Council (NEC) members from the area, who will proceed unopposed. Leaders described the endorsements as a show of unity and solidarity, ensuring the region maintains strong representation at the national level.
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Among those endorsed are National Chairman Dr. Patrick Karinga, First Vice National Chairman Dr. Malel Langat, and Second Vice National Chairman Aggrey Namisi. The council also reaffirmed support for Deputy Secretary General Hesbon Otieno, Assistant Secretary General Lenox Mshila, National Treasurer James Ndiku, Deputy National Treasurer Kennedy Nyamwanda, and Assistant National Treasurer Kullow Mohamed Sheikh.
The Region further endorsed the union’s women representatives, Mercy Kiambati and Mercy Ndungu, alongside National Trustees Boniface Tenai, Albert Njeru Mutani, Dan Aloo, and PWD representative Edward Olando Kwach. Regional NEC members Moses Masika, Mourice Challenga, Patrick Mulamba, and Jackline Mulindi were also confirmed unopposed.
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This year’s KNUT Special Delegates Conference is scheduled for April 3, 2026, at Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu City. Delegates will elect members of the National Steering Committee and NEC in accordance with the KNUT constitution, the Labour Relations Act, and the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
With multiple regions now aligned behind the incumbent team, the special delegates conference is expected to be a decisive moment for the union. Supporters of Secretary General Collins Oyuu have emphasized the importance of continuity, while critics argue for change.
By Masaki Enock
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