Teachers from schools that excelled in last year’s national examinations were honoured yesterday as Kenya celebrated World Teachers’ Day.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) recognised their outstanding performance and dedication to nurturing the next generation.

Primary school Category

The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam awardees

1. Jackson Yebei from AIC KaptichPrimary School in Nandi County-His school achieved position nationally in last year’s exam, a testament to the hard work of both students and educators.
2. John Kanga from Masimbani Primary School in Kwale County secured the second position nationally,
3. Emily Tanui from ACK St Luke Primary Biribiriet in Nandi County clinched third place.
4. Sammy Sawe from Bishop Muge Memorial Primary in Nandi County-4^th position nationally
5. Amos Chumba from AIC Cheribisi Primary School-5^th position nationally

Secondary School category

1. Charles Onyari Nyambaria Boys Principal-top school head nationally.
2. Albert Ombiro from Cardinal Otunga Boys-second position,
3. Linet Sati from Asumbi Girls-3^rd position nationally
4. John Kuria from Mang’u High School-4^th position
5. Simon Masibo from St Antony’s Boys in Trans Nzoia-fifth positions

Private Primary schools category

1. James Ireri from KitengelaInternational School in Machakos-1^st position
2. Christopher Odero from Crystal Hill Academy in Kericho-2^nd position
3. Geoffrey Mwangi from Kitengela International School in Kajiado-3^rd position

Private Secondary schools category

1. John Muthiora from Strathmore School,
2. Erick Toneni from Rockfields Senior School in Kajiado,
3. Elishebah Cheruiyot from Moi High School, Kabarak in Nakuru.

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TSC Chief Executive Nancy Macharia said that the celebration of these educators would serve as inspiration to all, even as she highlighted the crucial role teachers and school heads play in shaping the nation’s future.

As the globe celebrated World Teachers Day which is marked on 5th October every year, teachers in Kenya were reminded of harsh rules their colleagues faced in the past.

During the colonial times teachers were not respected, they were punished and even caned by the colonialists who were their supervisors.

Former Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chairperson Dr Lydia Nzomo said that teachers have passed through a lot and they should celebrate the freedom they are currently enjoying.

Nzomo who was speaking during World Teachers’ Day, also known as International Teachers’ Day at the Kenya School of Government on Wednesday said that gender discrimination was rampant in the past.

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Before 1975, female teachers in Kenya who became pregnant prior to getting officially married earned themselves an interdiction and subsequent suspension from teaching.

She said the rules were strict and did not spare even teachers who were newly married.

The newly-wedded female teachers who got babies before nine months were over were also disciplined and were subjected to disciplinary action.

Those who applied for maternity leave were required to attach a copy of their marriage certificates as getting a child before marriage was prohibited.

Married female teachers were supposed to get a formal consent from their husbands before a transfer request was granted, in addition to not being entitled to house allowances.

Teachers were also paid less even with same qualifications as their male counterparts.

The harsh rules forced teachers to come up with Unions to fight for their rights.

Teachers led by retired President Daniel Moi vigorously fought for the formation of one teacher body.

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT)was formed in 1957 whose formation led to agitation for the creation of an umbrella body to manage the affairs of all teachers.

At the time, teachers were employed by either; missionaries, local authorities or the Central Government which led to a great disparity in remuneration and other terms and conditions of service.

which led to a great disparity in remuneration and other terms and conditions of service.

In 1964, The Kenya Education Commission Report (The Ominde Report) strongly supported the need for a competent, respected and contented teaching force.

As a result of these factors, the Teachers Service Commission was formed in July 1967 through an Act of Parliament to give teachers one employer and uniform terms and conditions of service.

It was charged with the mandate of registering, employing, promoting, disciplining and paying teachers.

Nzomo has documented these and other revelations in her 308 pages book “Staying the Course” that was published by the Kenya Literature Bureau and which is currently on sale.

The teacher’s employer, the Teachers Service Commission, has honored Thirty-one secondary and primary school teachers for exemplary work in 2020.

TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia revealed that it recognised the teachers’ excellent performances in the curriculum and management of the schools.

The recognition corresponded with the World Teachers’ Day celebrations held at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) yesterday.

Five secondary school principals, whose schools appeared among the top five in the 2020 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), were honored for their exemplary management skills.

1. Sammy Kipchumba (Kapsabet Boys’ High School),
2. Flora Mulatya (Kenya High School),
3. John Kuria (Mang’u High School),
4. William Mwangi (Alliance High School)
5. Jacinta Waweru (Maryhill Girls’ High School).

The head-teachers, whose schools took up the top five positions nationally in the 2020 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) were also awarded.

6. Stephen Ngoma of Utafiti Primary School in Kibwezi, Makueni County;
7. Josleen Karimi (Kathigiri Boarding School in Meru County),
8. Anne Onyancha (St. Peter’s Mumias Boys’ Boarding Primary School in Kakamega County),
9. Charles Kimutai (Tenwek Boarding Primary School in Bomet County)
10. Isaac Kipruto (St. Mathew’s Septonok Primary School in Nandi County).

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Four School heads of the most-improved basic education institutions were also recognised.

11. Lucas Opiyo Okello of Igorera Secondary School in Kisii,
12. Jason Mogoa Onyango of Ndonyo Secondary School in Kisii,
13. Salat Adow Alim of Rhamu Day Secondary School in Mandera
14. Rosebella Munzala of St. Joseph’s Girls’ High School in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County.

Six Head-teachers were crowned for posting most-improved results in 2020 KCPE .

15. Gertrude Jerotich of Nandi Hills Primary School,
16. Edward Fondo Gona of Mnamwenga Primary School in Kilifi County,
17. Julius Munguti Nzioka of Kwa Mulungu Primary School in Kitui,
18. Abdikadir Isaack Sheik of Banisa Primary School in Mandera,
19. Welly Hassan of Elan Primary School in Garissa
20. Abdi Abey Abdullahi of Malaba Primary School in Wajir.

Four School heads in charge of best-performing special needs institutions were also recognised by TSC.

21. Catherine Karanga of the Thika High School for the Visually Impaired in Kiambu County,
22. Aggrey Warialo of Nalondo Primary School for the Disabled,
23. Asli Muhamed Abdi of Wajir Special Needs School
24. Margaret Njuguna of the Thika Primary School for the Visually Impaired.

Four School heads, whose learners topped the 2020 primary and secondary tests, were also feted.

25. Kuria Willie Mwangi (Murang’a High School),
26. Florah Mulatya (Kenya High School, Nairobi County),
27. Lydia Nelima Namisi (Nzoia Sugar Primary School, Bungoma County)
28. Mathew Masaku Wambua (Kari Mwailu Primary School in Makueni County).

Kenyan teachers who won continental awards were also recognised by Macharia.

29. Peter Tabichi, the winner of the 2019 Global Teacher (Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani, Nakuru County);,
30. Jane Kamiti, winner of the 2020 African Union Continental Teacher of the Year award (Othaya Girls’ Secondary Principal),
31. Eric Otieno Ademba winner of 2019 African Union Continental Teacher of the Year award (Asumbi Girls’ High School in Homa Bay County)

In her remarks, TSC CEO Nancy Macharia also paid tribute to 90 teachers, who succumbed to Covid-19 in 2020.

“Allow me to celebrate posthumously our 90 heroes and heroines who succumbed to Covid-19 over the last year, some of them in the middle of their tireless efforts to ensure learning in our schools was back on track,” said Macharia.