George Osura Wins KUPPET Kisumu Executive Secretary Post

By Kepher Otieno - Reporter

Kenya, 12 January 2026 - Kisumu’s teacher unions ushered in a fresh leadership chapter after a hotly contested KUPPET election that drew strong participation across the county, reflecting both high stakes and renewed faith in union democracy.

The outcome signals a generational and ideological reset as educators rallied behind candidates promising stronger advocacy, better welfare, and a louder bargaining voice with government.

At the centre of the contest was the race for Executive Secretary, where George Osura delivered a landslide victory with 1,965 votes, leaving Zablon Awange (557) and Chris Masai (86) far behind. Osura’s commanding margin gives him a powerful mandate to steer KUPPET Kisumu through a period of heightened teacher agitation over promotions, delocalisation, and the future of the Competency-Based Curriculum.

The Chairman’s race was one of the tightest and most dramatic. Onyando Ogaja edged out Peter Oyombe by just 144 votes, clinching the seat with 1,281 votes against 1,137, while Carol Awili posted a respectable 254. The narrow margin underscores deep divisions within the union but also signals that Ogaja inherits a membership that will be watching closely and demanding inclusive leadership.

In the Treasurer’s race, Dorice Adhiambo emerged victorious with 1,255 votes, narrowly beating Sheryl Achieng (1,044) and comfortably ahead of William Onywera (323). With union finances often at the heart of member trust, Adhiambo now carries the responsibility of safeguarding resources and ensuring transparency at a time when teachers are demanding better-funded welfare programmes and legal protection.

The post of Assistant Executive Secretary went to James Odiwuor, who garnered 1,600 votes, outpacing James Ali (997). His strong showing places him firmly as Osura’s key operational ally, expected to help drive day-to-day implementation of the union’s agenda.

In the Vice Chairperson race, John Mark secured victory with 1,100 votes, defeating Felix Oloo (849) and Jenice Audi (516), giving the top leadership team a blend of experience and electoral legitimacy. Meanwhile, Simon Atito cruised to victory as Vice Treasurer with 1,657 votes, a commanding margin over Collins Odemba (921), reinforcing stability in the union’s financial management.

The contest for Secretary Secondary saw Cavin Obuoyo win with 1,007 votes, ahead of Joseph Athiende (837) and Pancras Gundo (756), reflecting a competitive field and a strong appetite among secondary school teachers for representation in the new leadership.

Gender representation recorded emphatic outcomes. Elizabeth Akoo won the Secretary Gender seat with 1,656 votes against Jacky Agoch (524), while Nancy Obao dominated the Assistant Secretary Gender race with 1,969 votes, making her one of the most resoundingly endorsed leaders of the election.

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These results highlight a strong push by Kisumu teachers to centre gender equity and inclusion in union affairs.

In organisational leadership, Chrispin Ogalo swept the Organising Secretary position with 1,876 votes, dwarfing Wycliff Okumu (637), giving the union a powerful mobiliser at a time when national teacher unions are increasingly turning to mass action and strategic engagement.

The Secretary Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) race was among the closest, with Irine Hawi narrowly edging out Lawrence Roberts by just 11 votes—1,104 to 1,093—while Beatrice Orwa took 403. The razor-thin margin underlines how every vote mattered in shaping inclusive representation.

At the tertiary level, Jacqueline India secured the Secretary Tertiary post with 1,549 votes, defeating Margaretta Aluoch (1,044), while the Secretary Youth Gender seat went to Winnie Awuor with 1,511 votes, ahead of Prisca Achieng (1,064), signalling strong youth and gender-driven activism within KUPPET Kisumu.

Rounding off the leadership is George Okeyo, who won JS Secretary with 1,256 votes, beating Sara Opere (678) and Fred Musina (660).

Taken together, the results paint a picture of a union that has chosen assertive, high-energy leadership with clear mandates.

For Kisumu teachers facing delayed promotions, workload pressure, and a shifting education policy landscape, the 2026–2031 KUPPET team now carries not just electoral victory, but the heavy responsibility of delivering tangible change.