This archive report was first published on 29 August 2019.
On August 29, 2019, a tense standoff unfolded outside the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) headquarters in Nairobi, as police clashed with union officials attempting to oust Secretary-General Wilson Sossion from office.
According to eyewitnesses, the situation escalated when KNUT officials, backed by a group of supporters, attempted to forcibly remove Sossion from his position. In response, police deployed teargas to disperse the crowd and restore order.
The incident highlights the deep-seated divisions within the KNUT, with some members seeking to replace Sossion with a new leader. The move has sparked controversy, with some accusing the officials of attempting to undermine Sossion's leadership.
