The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers has demanded that the government and the Teachers Service Commission honour the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement as originally negotiated. 

This firm stance emerged from a consultative meeting in Kisumu, bringing together KUPPET executive members from across the Nyanza region with top union officials seeking solidarity for better teacher remuneration. 

KUPPET secretary general Akelo Misori chaired the strategic meeting, warning TSC against introducing revised CBA proposals stripped of monetary benefits. 

“We want the CBA agreement pact implemented as it was consented within the law,” Misori declared. “Any attempt to expunge or amend sections that contain monetary benefits to teachers will be met with strong resistance.” 

Misori emphasised that teachers have exercised patience too long regarding TSC’s delayed and controversial handling of past CBAs. He said teachers no longer accept diluted agreements that fail to improve their livelihoods. 

“We have had enough. What we seek is mutual respect and responsibility. Let every party play their part harmoniously,” he said.  

“We don’t want to keep staging national protests on the same issue year in, year out. Let’s talk, strike a consensus, and move forward – that is the collective conscience of teachers, and that is what KUPPET stands for.” 

Call for solidarity 

He urged teachers to remain united and participate actively in union activities to advance their welfare. 

KUPPET Kisumu branch executive secretary Zablon Awange echoed these sentiments, calling on members across Nyanza counties – including Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Kisumu, and Siaya – to maintain solidarity as the union intensifies advocacy efforts. 

Teachers praised KUPPET’s pursuit of both the CBA and broader welfare initiatives, commending leadership consistency under Misori’s stewardship. 

With KUPPET elections scheduled for next year, the political climate is intensifying. Misori, Awange, and several branch executives have declared intentions to defend their positions.

Delegates strongly backed Misori’s re-election bid, describing his leadership as exemplary and committed to union objectives. 

Officials called for issue-based campaigns, warning against propaganda, misinformation, or personal attacks as the election season approaches across all 47 counties. 

“We must preserve the integrity of our union. Let’s keep the campaigns respectful and focused on what matters to the teachers – policy, leadership, and progress,” said Awange.