Teachers' meeting at State House breaks into 'two-term' chants
National
By
Lewis Nyaundi
| Sep 13, 2025
What began as a routine meeting on education at State House today turned into an impromptu campaign rally, with teachers repeatedly breaking into chants of “two-term” in support of President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027.
One by one, speakers swapped policy talk for political pledges.
KEPSHA chairperson Fuad Ali said he looked forward to returning to State House “in the President’s second term.”
On his part, KESSHA chair Willie Kuria added that secondary school heads had “noted clearly” they were firmly behind Ruto’s 2027 bid.
Not to be left out, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki leaned into the moment.
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Kindiki even asked the crowd to raise their hands if they backed the “two-term agenda.”
Ogamba praised teachers for their willingness to engage in tough negotiations, quipping that they always put “our country and our children above the issues at hand.”
When it was his turn, Ruto playfully accused the two leaders of hijacking his meeting with political slogans.
He reminded the crowd that his focus was education, not elections, though he couldn’t resist flashing a smile at the chants.
“I called you here because I want us to talk about issues affecting our nation’s education, not elections,” he said, laughter as the “two-term” refrain lingered in the air.