Following reports of an alleged assault on a teacher at Nyanchoka DEB Junior Secondary School, Evans Obiri, the Executive Secretary of the Nyamira branch of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), has dismissed the claims.
He said that Vincent Onyancha, the 33-year-old alleged victim, was not assaulted by head teacher Dickens Omenda and asked him to stop damaging the headteacher’s reputation.
“I went to the hospital where he was being treated and found he was receiving care for stomach ulcers, not injuries from a beating as he claimed. He reported to the hospital 48 hours after the alleged incident, which suggests that it was not serious,” Obiri said.
The union official called on the police to conduct a swift investigation to clarify the relationship between the victim and his former boss, who is now viewed as an enemy.
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He urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to take appropriate disciplinary action against the headteacher if found guilty.
Reports indicate that Onyancha was allegedly assaulted by the head teacher five days ago for arriving late to a class.
The head teacher purportedly entered the classroom and struck him multiple times until he collapsed, after which Onyancha was admitted to a hospital in Ikonge town, Nyamira North Sub-county.
Erick Mogaka, the Nyamira County TSC Director of Education, confirmed that his office received a report about the incident and is following up on the matter.
He requested the public to remain patient and avoid spreading false information that could lead to disharmony within the county. From his hospital bed, Onyancha appealed to the government for a thorough investigation and justice.
“I urge the government to ensure justice by arresting my attacker and bringing him to court for causing harm to my body,” he said.
He also requested that the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and KNUT refrain from politicizing the incident at his expense.
Retired teacher Jackson Mong’re called for unity among teachers, both senior and junior. He encouraged experienced educators to mentor younger teachers, fostering a supportive environment akin to a family.
He emphasized the importance of guiding each member’s growth without compromising the integrity of the school community.
By Enock Okong’o
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