KUPPET’s Akello Misori’s speech cut short after heckling in front of Ruto
Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Secretary-General Akelo Misori’s address to teachers at State House was unexpectedly cut short after he faced vocal opposition from fellow union members.
What was meant to be a measured address at State House turned into a storm of voices and tension on Saturday, September 13, 2025, as Misori struggled to be heard before President William Ruto.
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Speaking before President William Ruto during a gathering of teachers and officials, Misori called for the transfer of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from primary to secondary institutions.
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His suggestion, intended to spark discussion on education reform, was met with resistance from Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) officials in attendance.
“Some of the education frameworks that have come into our education sub-sector require serious interrogation,” Misori began.
“One such is that, as much as we have more access and affordability in our junior schools, the domiciling of junior school in primary school needs reconsideration.”
The remark drew applause from KUPPET members, but the applause was quickly drowned in a chorus of interruptions. Hecklers from KNUT rose like a sudden thunderstorm, drowning his words.
Misori tried to navigate through the noise: “I must say this because one element…” Yet, like a ship caught in a squall, he was forced to abandon his course, leaving his ideas unfinished in the room.
The commotion prompted Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok to step in, appealing for calm to the already fired teachers. “His Excellency has heard you. Please, let’s try to be quiet; let’s be quiet, please,” he urged, attempting to ease tensions.
The drama unfolded during the Waalimu na Rais forum, an event that marked the first structured engagement between President William Ruto and teachers at State House.
During the forum, Ruto said that the meeting aimed to create a platform where teachers could voice concerns affecting the education sector and their profession.
He stressed that the discussions were intended to reinforce the role of teachers in shaping Kenya’s future, rather than serve any political agenda.
“I invited you here not for politics, but so we can discuss matters of education and the broader future of Kenya,” Ruto told the mostly teacher audience.
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