“A confident child learns better. A dignified learner achieves more.” This simple truth became strikingly evident to Teach For Kenya fellows Gabriel Lumumba and Snaida Apondi during their first year at Kibos Primary School. More than 100 learners across Grades 1–9 arrived at school every Monday with overgrown hair, low personal hygiene, or, in some […]
In a classroom at the heart of Machakos County, the quiet intensity of a chess match sits alongside the laughter of learners gathered around a game of Ludo. This is a strategy in motion. It is learning reimagined. Lewis Amota and Sarah Misiani, two Cohort 4 fellows are reshaping what learning looks like by introducing […]
Meet Paul Muthoni, a passionate educator, visual artist, and climate advocate based at Chieko ECDE in Nairobi. Known artistically as Pablo (Artvpablo), Paul is the visionary behind Greenvibes—a learner-led climate change project that’s using the power of art and education to raise environmental awareness among young children and their communities. 🎨 About the Project: Greenvibes, […]
Lucky Obonyo, a Teach For Kenya fellow, is revitalizing environmental education at Kosawo Comprehensive School, located in the informal settlements of Kondele on the outskirts of Kisumu. After participating in a Climate Education Training program hosted by Teach For Kenya and Mtoto News, Lucky emerged with knowledge and a mission. Using the training as her […]
Schools in Machakos County have long felt the effects of climate change, yet many students and educators lack a comprehensive understanding of its causes and implications. The region, located at an elevation of approximately 1,616 meters (5,303 feet) above sea level, experiences a temperate highland tropical climate with dry winters and an average annual […]
Tending to a garden, watering plants, and maintaining a green space feel like tasks that should be avoided in the eyes of any primary student. In a place where the sun is constantly shining, temperatures are high, and dust is a close friend, spending time outdoors doing manual labor seems more like a punishment than […]
In an era where digital literacy is crucial for education, We have emerged as a trailblazer in equipping teachers with essential digital skills. As part of a global initiative by the ProFuturo Foundation and Teach For All, Teach For Kenya played a pivotal role in bridging the digital divide by training educators across Kenya in digital […]
When Boniface Were Oduor joined Ngwata Primary and Junior Secondary School in Machakos as a Teach For Kenya Fellow, he faced a significant challenge. The school, with its limited resources and lack of structured sports programs, was a stark contrast to the vibrant sports and talent development environment that Boniface was passionate about. With only […]
Meet Ruth Wainaina, a dedicated fellow at Mlolongo Primary School and the visionary founder of ReproHealth Network, a foundation committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health rights. Alongside Jacinta Kasyoka, Ruth leads a transformative girls’ empowerment club called Girl Up JiExpress, part of the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative. The club focuses on equipping girls […]
We are thrilled to announce that our team at Mavoko Comprehensive School has achieved Special Recognition in the International category and has been named the Best in Africa in the 2024 Childnet Film Competition! Our film, Online Safety—Online Scams, was selected as the staff pick, showcasing our students’ incredible talent and hard work on a global stage. Debora […]