KNUT boss Oyuu endorses Ruto’s re-election bid
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has endorsed President William Ruto’s bid for re-election in the 2027 General Election, with Secretary-General Collins Oyuu declaring he will lead teachers in supporting the President’s two-term agenda. Speaking in Bomet County on Saturday, August 15, 2026, Oyuu said KNUT’s position is anchored in its policy of working […]
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has voiced its backing for President William Ruto's re-election bid in the 2027 General Election. Secretary-General Collins Oyuu announced that KNUT will lead teachers in supporting the President's two-term agenda during a speech in Bomet County on August 15, 2026. Oyuu emphasized that this endorsement is rooted in KNUT's policy of collaborating with the government in power, highlighting the union's past successes in addressing teaching sector challenges under the Ruto administration.
He stated, "For me, I don’t have any apology to anybody. I’m totally two-term and I’m facing the cameras here. That is what I am. I cannot hide it." Oyuu further noted the employment of additional teachers during Ruto's tenure, attributing the progress to government efforts. He challenged detractors to engage him directly, asserting the union's commitment to securing more job opportunities for teachers.
As political campaigning heats up ahead of the 2027 General Election, Oyuu's stance underscores KNUT's alignment with the incumbent administration.
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