“As schools open for the second term of this academic year, we urge the government to take extra measures in assuring the security of teachers stationed in Garissa County and the larger North Eastern region,” Misori said.
The union expressed concern that despite previous appeals, the situation has not significantly improved, leaving many teachers exposed to danger.
It noted that educators in the region continue to operate under difficult conditions, often having to balance their professional duties with personal safety concerns.
KUPPET also cautioned teachers returning from the school holidays to remain vigilant, particularly those travelling along the Nairobi–Garissa Highway.
The route has witnessed multiple incidents of violence, raising fears among those commuting back to their duty stations.
According to the union, several teachers have been caught up in the unrest, with some sustaining injuries while others were forced to abandon their journeys midway following attacks.
These incidents, it said, have disrupted normal travel and heightened anxiety among educators working in the region.
The situation has been especially distressing for affected teachers and their families.
Misori cited cases where teachers were targeted in their homes, leaving lasting physical and psychological effects.
He warned that such incidents not only endanger lives but also undermine the stability of learning in affected areas.