Teachers have finally broken their silence after their colleagues were arrested last night. Teachers are indispensable assets in a child’s education and upbringing. Going by their latest remarks and the important role they play in the education system, the question remains: Should your child go to school on Monday?
In a surprising turn of events, four top officials from the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) were detained overnight, igniting widespread anger and frustration among teachers. The leaders, including the branch chairman and secretary, were arrested following allegations that they played a role in the recent unrest within several schools in the region.
The arrests, which took place last evening, have left the union in turmoil, with local authorities claiming that the KUPPET officials incited students to protest against school administration decisions, an accusation the leaders have firmly denied. According to reports by K24 TV, the officials were taken from their homes and held at a local police station, where they spent the night as investigations continued. With the threat to hold a nationwide strike, the question that parents may be asking themselves is, “Should their child go to school on Monday?”
KUPPET’s national office has strongly condemned the arrests, accusing the authorities of attempting to stifle the union’s efforts to advocate for teachers’ rights and address systemic issues within the education sector.
The situation has provoked a strong reaction from teachers, some of whom are now threatening to strike if their leaders are not immediately released. The four officials who were arrested are expected to appear in court.
By Newshub