One hundred and ten teachers from 65 primary and secondary public schools in Mwala Sub county of Machakos County have been feted for their exemplary work by Kenya Connect a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in the area.
The NGO strives to engage and empower students and teachers in rural Kenya.
Through the Kenya Connect teacher recognition award, the teachers were honoured in 5 categories such as the library champion, technology, Beyond duty award, Leadership award and School award.
According to the Coordinator of Professional learning at Kenya Connect Rebecca Migwambo, they have partnered with 51 Primary and 14 Secondary schools whom they have been empowering in Mwala, and have awarded teachers for their extraordinary work in nurturing learners and providing quality education.
She pointed out that they recognised the teachers’ sacrifice and dedication to their students and decided to award them so as to boost their morale and motivate others.
“In the 21st century, teachers need to upskill and build their capacity so that they are able to meet the students’ demand,” said Migwambo.
The beyond duty award went to Daniel Mutiso of Kombuini Primary who dedicated his time and resources to introduce compost toilet that uses sawdust which has improved environmental conservation and sanitation in the school where water has been a challenge.
Veronica Muthusi of Miondoni Primary was honored for best Librarian since she would ferry her grade 4 learners using her own means from school to the library at Wamunyu in Mwala to read a variety of books which has embedded a reading culture for her learners.
Lawrence Kasivi a teacher at Mangolota Primary in Wamunyu was feted for best Technology teacher for his digital prowess who ensured all his learners including the special needs students are well versed with digital skills which has elevated their performance in school.
Kasivi acknowledged the partnership with Kenya Connect which has seen his school benefiting with laptops and chrome books that has improved his students’ digital knowledge.
By Anne Kangero
