Chaos Erupts in Uasin Gishu Schools as Striking Teachers Stage Dramatic Protests
A dramatic standoff unfolded across Uasin Gishu County on Monday as Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) members launched a high-profile protest, forcing teachers out of classrooms and bringing several schools to a standstill.
The action was led by KUPPET’s branch Executive Secretary, Elijah Maiyo, who spearheaded a convoy of striking teachers to St. Catherine High School.
Arriving around 11 a.m., the group stormed the school, confronting teachers who were defying the strike order. Maiyo’s team demanded immediate cessation of classes, threatening serious consequences for those who did not comply. “We had no choice but to intervene directly,” Maiyo stated. “Our aim was to ensure that all our members honor the strike.”
This intense scene mirrored a previous incident last week at Uasin Gishu High School in Eldoret, where KUPPET officials had similarly pressured teachers to abandon their posts. At St. Catherine, the disruption was so severe that some educators sought refuge in the staff quarters to avoid confrontation.
Maiyo declared the strike a success, claiming widespread support across schools, including Moi Girls High School Eldoret, where teachers also joined the demonstrations. “The strike is effective, with many teachers participating. I urge parents to withdraw their children from school until this is resolved,” he advised.
Uasin Gishu KUPPET chaian sosthene Bellat said the protest has caused significant disruptions, with many schools reporting severe interruptions in teaching.
“Wa will continue with tht strike untill all our demands are met failure eo which we will paralyze learning in all institutions,” he noted.
Educators have expressed trepidation about returning to their schools due to fears of surveillance and retaliation from union officials. “It’s unsafe to teach with the constant threat of being targeted by union spies,” said one teacher from Sosiani Secondary School, who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons.
As the strike drags into its second week, the educational landscape in Uasin Gishu remains uncertain, with no clear end in sight.
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