KUSNET Secretary General James Torome Speaking after being re-elected All the 13 officials national of the Kenya Union of Special Needs
Education (KUSNET) have been re-elected unopposed following elections held in Narok county.
Delegates from across the country
unanimously endorsed the current leadership, citing strong and effective
representation of special needs educators.
The election outcome reflects widespread satisfaction with the officials’ performance.
Rebecca Kosgei, the returning officer for Narok county, said the re-election was a result of the leaders’ outstanding work in championing the rights and welfare of special needs educators.
“Members expressed confidence in the
leadership’s ability to continue advocating for their interests at both
national and institutional levels,” she said.
The re-elected team is led by
General Secretary James Torome and chairman Amos Mungai Karanja.
Torome thanked members for the renewed mandate and pledged to continue with diligent service.
“Our focus has always been on advocating for the rights, welfare, and professional recognition of special needs educators, and we remain committed to this cause,” Torome said.
He added that during the previous
term, the union engaged stakeholders to push for better working conditions,
improved service delivery, and enhanced support systems for educators working
with learners with special needs.
The leadership promised to intensify
efforts to ensure educators are fully supported, noting their critical role in
promoting inclusive education.
The delegates expressed optimism that continuity in leadership would sustain ongoing
initiatives and strengthen the union’s voice in national education discourse.
Torome emphasised the need for
government and stakeholders to invest more in special needs education,
including expansion of facilities and capacity building for teachers.
“As a union, we will continue
focusing on strengthening the capacity of our members to enhance special needs
education in the country,” he said.
