Nationwide School Disruptions Continue as KUPPET Strike Enters Second Week

Written By Lisa Murimi

As the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) strike enters its second week, learning has been severely disrupted across the country, forcing many schools to send students home. 

In Nakuru County, Jomo Kenyatta Boys Secondary School and Jomo Kenyatta Girls’ Secondary School sent Form One to Three students home on Monday morning. 

Parents received messages early that day, informing them to expect their children back home due to the absence of teachers.

Nakuru High School and Meru Secondary School also followed suit, citing the ongoing strike as the reason for halting academic activities. 

Frustrated parents have expressed their disappointment in the government’s handling of the situation, calling on President William Ruto to address the teachers’ grievances and restore normalcy in schools.

The strike, originally sparked by demands for promotions, has now evolved into a broader struggle for justice, as teachers protest what they see as a lack of recognition for their dedication and qualifications. 

KUPPET Secretary-General Akelo Misori emphasized that the strike would continue until their demands are met, further complicating the already strained third term and raising concerns about the upcoming KCSE exams. 

While public schools remain closed, students in private schools continue with their studies uninterrupted.