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Kenya will on Sunday join the international community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, an occasion that honours educators for their invaluable role in shaping education and society.
The annual event, observed every October 5 since 1994, was established by the United Nations to commemorate the 1966 UNESCO Recommendation on the Status of Teachers, widely known as the Teaching in Freedom declaration. While not a public holiday, the day serves as a time for reflection, advocacy, and recognition of teachers’ contributions.
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Organized globally by UNESCO in collaboration with UNICEF, the ILO, UNDP, and Education International, the commemoration seeks to raise awareness of the challenges teachers face, particularly in developing countries, and to reaffirm the importance of education at all levels.
The 2025 theme, “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession”, highlights the collective nature of the vocation and its central role in shaping future generations.
In Kenya, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the Ministry of Education, unions, and partners will spearhead national celebrations at the Kasarani Sports Gymnasium, bringing together teachers, policymakers, and education stakeholders.
Ahead of the event, the TSC coordinated a nationwide tree-planting exercise between September 29 and October 3 to emphasize teachers’ role in fostering sustainability and civic responsibility.
The celebrations come at a moment of pride for Kenya after Jepkosgei Chemoiwa, a Physics and Mathematics teacher at Emining Boys High School in Baringo, was named the 2025 African Union Continental Best Teacher. The prestigious award, established in 2019, honours educators who excel academically, inspire learners, and transform communities. Chemoiwa was recognised for her innovative teaching methods and commitment to nurturing scientific curiosity.
TSC acting CEO Eveleen Mitei praised her achievement, saying it inspires renewed purpose among Kenyan teachers while reinforcing the country’s resolve to invest in quality education.
Equity Bank, the main sponsor of this year’s event, was also lauded for its continued support in advancing teacher training and well-being.
As the world reflects on the essential role of teachers, this year’s commemoration is expected to spotlight both the achievements and challenges of the profession, while renewing calls for increased investment in quality education as a cornerstone of sustainable development.
