Teachers rewarded for stellar performance in last year national exams

Kenya marked World Teachers’ Day Thursday by honoring educators from schools who performed exceptionally well in the previous year’s national exams. The Teachers Service Commission acknowledged their exceptional work and commitment to raising the future generation.
Jackson Yebei, a teacher at AIC Kaptich Primary School in Nandi County, excelled in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exam. Last year’s exam results showed that his school had the best performance nationally, which was a result of the diligence of both pupils and teachers.
Mr. Kiplimo was honored for his dedication to academic success, which was highly deserved.
The second-place finisher nationally was John Kanga from Masimbani Primary School in Kwale County, while the third-place finisher was Emily Tanui from ACK St Luke Primary Biribiriet in Nandi County.
Sammy Sawe from Bishop Muge Memorial Primary in Nandi County and Amos Chumba from AIC Cheribisi Primary School, respectively, received the fourth and fifth spots.
Charles Onyari, the principal of Nyambaria Boys, won the national award for best school leader in the area of secondary schools.
He received recognition for his outstanding leadership abilities and dedication to delivering high-quality education.
The second place went to Albert Ombiro of Cardinal Otunga Boys, who was followed by Linet Sati of Asumbi Girls.
The fourth and fifth places were won by John Kuria from Mang’u High School and Simon Masibo from St Antony’s Boys in Trans Nzoia, respectively.
James Ireri of Kitengela International School in Machakos, Christopher Odero of Crystal Hill Academy in Kericho, and Geoffrey Mwangi of Kitengela International School in Kajiado took the top three spots in the private schools category.
They received recognition for their commitment to creating a safe and stimulating learning environment for their kids.
John Muthiora from Strathmore School, Erick Toneni from Rockfields Senior School in Kajiado, and Elishebah Cheruiyot from Moi High School, Kabarak in Nakuru received the most attention for private secondary schools.
They received recognition for their unrelenting dedication to both academic performance and character growth.
While highlighting the critical part teachers and school administrators play in determining the future of the country, TSC Chief Executive Nancy Macharia expressed hope that everyone would find inspiration in the celebration of these educators.