The Trans Nzoia branch of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has ushered in a fresh team of officials following a competitive but orderly 2026 election exercise that drew strong participation from teachers across the county.
The hotly contested polls saw Paul Weyama elected as the new Branch Chairman after defeating Mark Tum in a closely watched race. Weyama now takes over the leadership of one of the region’s most influential teachers’ unions at a time when educators are keen on improved welfare, staffing and policy reforms.
Philip Kibet clinched the Vice Chairman position after edging out Juliana Miheso, David Anyira, Peter Kega and Dennis Murefu in a five-way contest.
In the powerful Executive Secretary race, Dan Kutai emerged victorious ahead of Martin Wafula. He will work alongside Geoffrey Walubengo, who secured the Assistant Executive Secretary post after beating Abuga Geoffrey, Kweyu Omondi and Walter Wanjala.
Ken Prichani won the Treasurer seat, overcoming Andrew Chelagat and Maxwell Nyangeri, while Verah Eyase was elected Assistant Treasurer after defeating Mutuli Bilgah, Sophy Keriga and Rhoda Fwamba.
Francis Wanyoike was elected Organising Secretary. In the Secondary Schools docket, Cecilia Nasimiyu triumphed in a crowded five-candidate race to become Secretary Secondary. Charles Nalianya was elected unopposed as Secretary Tertiary.
In the gender leadership structure, Getry Injinia was elected Gender Secretary. She will be deputised by Mercy Nasambu (1st Assistant Gender Secretary), Brenda Mulongo (2nd Assistant Gender Secretary) and Sheila Lagat (3rd Assistant Gender Secretary).
Aaron Mukhwana won the Secretary for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) position after defeating Winfridah Nyambura.
Speaking after the exercise, KUPPET Vice National Secretary Julius Korir praised the calm atmosphere that characterised the elections despite the intense competition.
“This election has been an impressive display of democratic participation. The turnout has been tremendous, and I am pleased to see teachers so engaged in shaping their future,” said Korir.
