KNUT Sec-Gen Ambrose Andongo (Centre) addressing a conference during 21st World confederation of the organisation of the teaching profession assembly in Nairobi in August 1972. [File,Standard]From a garage in Ruiru to being thrown out into the streets; this is the story of Knut, one of Kenya’s biggest and most enduring trade unions. The government planted roadblocks but with the support of sympathetic members of the Legislative Council (Legco) and resilient teachers, Knut was registered on May 14, 1958. Kioni was kicked out of the union as the secretary general by Ambrose Adeya Adongo, who catapulted Knut to undreamt-of heights. Today, the majority of the 110 branches are closed, sending its officials back to the alleys where they operated from 64 years ago, in 1957.

Source: Standard Digital July 04, 2021 17:55 UTC