KUPPET ‘chases away’ two top branch officials over forgery and misconduct

KUPPET ‘chases away’ two top branch officials over forgery and misconduct

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has today expelled two of its branch bosses over disciplinary breaches involving forgery, criminal disinformation, and incitement.

In a statement In an official statement dated July 28, 2025, KUPPET Secretary General Akelo M.T. Misori confirmed the removal of Mr. William Lengoyiap as Executive Secretary for the Samburu Branch and Ms. Yvonne Musyoka as Vice Chairperson for the Machakos Branch.

“The union will not allow a few individuals to tarnish its name through unethical and illegal conduct,” said Mr. Misori. “We took the necessary steps following a thorough and fair disciplinary process.”

According to the union, Mr. Lengoyiap was found to have used a forged payslip to secure a loan from Stanbic Bank—an act deemed to have placed the union at financial risk.

Musyoka’s case reportedly involved spreading falsehoods, inciting unrest among teachers, and mobilising unsuspecting members to participate in a campaign of defamation.

“This is a betrayal of trust,” said a senior KUPPET official familiar with the investigation. “Teachers look up to their leaders for guidance and protection—not to be misled or manipulated,” the statement reads.

KUPPET pointed out that the two officials ceased to hold office as of July 17, 2025, and are now prohibited from transacting any business or speaking on behalf of KUPPET.

The public, union members, and stakeholders were also cautioned against engaging with the duo in any official capacity.

Misori assured members that service delivery in Samburu and Machakos will gp on uninterrupted.

“Our commitment is to the welfare of our members and the future of our union,” Misori concluded. “We will not be distracted by individuals who put personal interest above professional duty.”

The action is part of a broader clean-up effort by KUPPET to eliminate internal malpractice and restore confidence in its leadership, following growing concerns about forgery, misinformation, and misuse of office.