KUPPET Official Calls for Witchcraft Probe at University of Eldoret High School
Elijah Kimeli Maiyo, the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Uasin Gishu County Executive Secretary, is making a controversial request for an investigation into alleged witchcraft practices at the University of Eldoret High School.
According to a letter sent to Nancy Macharia, the Chief Executive Secretary of the Teachers Service Commission, Maiyo claims to have received information about a witch doctor being present at the school between Sunday, March 17th, 2024, and Monday, March 18th, 2024. This alleged visit reportedly followed a recent break-in by robbers who vandalized the school bus.
Maiyo’s letter requests “action against the perpetrators of this most unfortunate incident,” which he claims has caused fear and harmed “the Christian faith and norms of our teaching community.” It’s important to consider that witchcraft is not a crime in Kenya, and Maiyo’s request for intervention from the Teachers Service Commission raises questions about what kind of action he expects to be taken.
Some news outlets have reported that Maiyo’s request may be rooted in cultural beliefs, but it’s also possible that there are underlying tensions at the school that this incident has brought to light. The vandalism of the school bus is a separate issue that should be investigated by the police.
Witchcraft is a complex issue in Kenya, with some Kenyans believing in its practice and others not. The Teachers Service Commission is a government agency responsible for the management of teachers in Kenya. It’s not clear what authority the Teachers Service Commission has to investigate alleged witchcraft, and Maiyo’s request is likely to be controversial.
The vandalism of the school bus is a serious crime that should be investigated by the police. It’s important to note that there is no evidence to suggest that the vandalism is connected to the alleged witchcraft practices.
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