The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT)

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) is the largest teachers’ trade union in Kenya, established on December 4, 1957. Its first secretary-general was Joseph Kioni. KNUT has a history of significant strikes, including notable ones in 1963, just before Kenya’s independence, as well as in 1966, 1969, 1997, 1998, 2002, and 2009.

Here is a list of individuals who have served as secretary-general of KNUT:

1. Joseph Kioni (1958-1969)
2. Ambrose Adeya Adongo (1970-2001)
3. Francis Ng’ang’a (2001-2008)
4. Lawrence Majali (2008–2010)
5. David Okuta Osiany (2010-2013)
6. Wilson Sossion (2013–)
7. Collins Oyuu (2021-)

The secretary-general holds the highest office in KNUT and plays a crucial role in representing the interests of teachers across Kenya.

KNUT Constitution

Please download the KNUT Constitution, revised in December 2015 below. 

KNUT Constitution (1).pdf