The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET)  has raised an alarm over the increase in political violence in the country, warning that the increased political heat could disrupt learning operations in some areas.

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The union revealed that hundreds of teachers are already demanding urgent transfers from regions they consider unsafe ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, June 17, KUPPET Chairperson Omboko Milema said teachers are afraid for their security, and some have already begun requesting transfers from areas that have experienced increased security threats.

"We are sending a stern warning to politicians and all the leaders who are spreading divisive politics and telling those who are not from a particular region to leave. We are not going to accept that as teachers," Milema stated.

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At the same time, the union called on police to hold every politician accused of spreading divisive politics to account as the political wave intensifies.

KUPPET also expressed concern over the emerging deployment of hired youth to instigate unrest, calling on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to act swiftly.

"We urge the police, the DCI and the NCIC to hold politicians to account for their speech before it's too late," said Moses Nthurima, KUPPET Deputy Secretary General.

"Security agencies must also address the emerging issue of goonism, which is formalising political violence in Kenya," he added.

The remarks come amid reports that hundreds of teachers are demanding transfer in some areas they consider unsafe as the country heads towards the elections.

The country has in recent months witnessed an increase in the use of hired youth to disrupt politically-linked functions and rallies, leading to clashes that sometimes lead to loss of lives.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke