As condemnation grew louder, the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) quickly convened a press briefing in Kisumu. Accompanied by several Nyanza regional officials, Secretary-General Akelo Misori minced no words.
MP Shabir Forced to Apologise After Publicly Humiliating Teacher
“We demand an unconditional apology from the MP by Monday. Failure to comply will force our members to withdraw from duties at Kindu School,”
“No one has the right to humiliate a teacher in public. Political leaders must uphold decorum and show respect to those shaping our children’s future,”
he urged.
In response to the pressure, MP Shabir publicly apologised over the weekend, acknowledging that his actions were inappropriate.
“I deeply regret my tone and choice of words. I did not intend to demean or embarrass the teacher. I sincerely apologise to the individual involved and to all teachers across Kenya,”
he stated in a televised address.
KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu
However, the apology did not immediately quell the storm.
“The MP must refrain from interfering in matters that are squarely within TSC’s jurisdiction,”
Misori emphasised.
Secondly, the union called for an end to verbal threats against teachers. They warned that continued intimidation could result in the mass withdrawal of staff from Kindu School.
“If anything happens to any teacher, we’ll consider the MP directly responsible,”
Misori warned.
Finally, the union reiterated their earlier demand:
“If no further action is taken and the apology remains insincere, we’ll lead large-scale demonstrations and petition TSC to relocate all teachers from the school,”
