Wycliffe Omucheyi elected Knut chair succeeding Nzili

Wycliffe Stole Omucheyi was on Friday elected the chairman of the Kenya National Union of Teachers to succeed Mudzo Nzili, who retired.

Mr Omucheyi had been serving in acting capacity since since May, when Mr Nzili retired. He is now the Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Irrigation Board.

ONLY CANDIDATE

Mr Omucheyi was the only candidate who vied in this year’s election that took place at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi during the 61st Annual Delegates Conference. At least 1,887 members voted.

The teachers also elected Henry Collins Oyoo and Ms Rosalie Mkanjala and first and second vice chairpersons respectively.

Traditionally, Knut reserves the chairperson’s position for the Western region, the first vice chair for Central, the second vice chair for the Coast and the deputy secretary-general for Nyanza.

Mr Oyoo, who had been serving as deputy secretary-general, faced stiff competition from Central, which had held the post for 10 years.

He faced Kiambu East Executive Secretary Clement Gicharu and Nyeri chairman Patrick Karinga.

Ms Mkanjala, who was the Taita Taveta Executive Secretary, vied against National Trustee Kadzo Unda.

The vote involved four regions which sought to fill in the posts of chairman, first and second vice chairpersons and deputy secretary-general.  

Mr Clement Omullo was elected the deputy secretary-general succeeding Mr Oyoo.