The meeting, which brought together more than 10,000 teachers, was part of President William Ruto’s engagement with the education sector under the Walimu na Rais initiative.
It was meant to provide a platform for teachers to share their concerns and hear directly from the government on reforms and policy direction.
Misori encountered hostility after he raised the controversial issue of Junior Secondary School (JSS) placement.
He questioned the decision to domicile JSS in primary schools, suggesting that the program would function better if shifted to senior secondary institutions.
His remarks triggered uproar from part of the audience, with teachers shouting him down and signaling disapproval.
Some teachers went as far as demanding he vacate the podium. The tense exchange lasted several minutes before Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok stepped in.
He appealed for calm, assuring teachers that their concerns had been heard.
Only after order was restored was Misori able to conclude his statement, though he chose to cut it short.
After the incident, President Ruto addressed the gathering, focusing on government achievements and future commitments in education.
He noted that 76,000 teachers had been hired in recent years, 23,000 classrooms built, and the Open University of Kenya launched.
He further explained that a new higher education funding model had been introduced to ease the burden on learners while ensuring sustainable financing for universities and TVET institutions.
Ruto also underlined his administration’s support for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), emphasizing that teachers remain central to its success.
He promised continued investment in infrastructure and welfare programs to strengthen education delivery across the country.
While the president’s pledges received applause, the disruption involving Misori exposed tensions within the teaching community.
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