KUPPET Threatens KCSE Disruption in Kakamega After Principal’s Murder
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has threatened to halt KCSE exams in Kakamega County following the brutal murder of Munyuki Secondary School’s principal. His body was discovered dumped in the Kipkaren River on November 8, 2025, after days of being missing.
Principal Found Mutilated in River
Authorities suspect the death was staged as an accident, but signs of torture and severe mutilation point to foul play. KUPPET officials say the killing reflects a broader disregard for teachers’ safety and dignity.
“If no arrests are made, we will pull all principals from KCSE exam centres in Kakamega,” warned Johnston Wabuti, KUPPET Chairman for the county. “Teachers’ lives matter—this would not be tolerated if the victim were a politician.”
Union Demands Swift Justice
KUPPET accuses the government of inaction, claiming the case has been deprioritized because the victim was “just a teacher.” Members are demanding immediate arrests and a transparent investigation, regardless of the perpetrators’ status.
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula echoed the call: “Whoever did this—whether powerful or not—must be held accountable.”
Rising Violence Against Educators
This incident follows the October 11 murder of a 27-year-old lecturer from Garissa Teachers College, who was stabbed by unknown assailants while on his motorcycle. His death sparked protests by teachers and boda boda riders in Garissa, with demonstrators pleading: “We want justice for our teachers.”
KCSE at Risk Amid Tensions
With KCSE exams underway nationwide, KUPPET’s threat to disrupt operations in Kakamega adds pressure on security agencies to act swiftly. The union insists that without concrete action, exam integrity and teacher morale will collapse in the region.
