Teachers Declare Support for Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Bid Following Salary Increments and Teacher Promotions

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has declared its support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, citing improved engagement with the government, salary increments, and expanded teacher promotion and recruitment programmes.

Speaking on Monday, January 26, during KNUT grassroots elections in Nandi County, KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu said teachers across the country had resolved to back President Ruto after the government moved to address long-standing concerns within the education sector. Get full story here.