TSC Commissioner Urges Teachers to Form a Movement Beyond Regional Divides
TSC Commissioner Timon Oyucho emphasized the need for teachers to unite and establish a movement that surpasses regional divisions.
Speaking at the Teso Teachers Fun Day at St. Joseph’s Kocholia Secondary School in Teso North Sub-county over the weekend, Oyucho encouraged teachers to prioritize their interests rather than serving as sycophants.
He expressed his desire to see the unity of teachers evolve into a significant movement across Kenya, even though the future direction of the teaching movement remains uncertain.
“I want the unity of teachers to become a bigger movement in Kenya,” he said.
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Support for Teachers’ Well-being
“We have not come here for politics but the direction the teaching movement will take I don’t know, but I am desirous of making it a bigger movement in the near future,” Oyucho said.
Commissioner Sharon Kisire voiced her intention to follow Oyucho’s example by organizing similar events in the Rift Valley. She highlighted the importance of such gatherings in refreshing teachers’ spirits and minds.
Assistant County Commissioner Philip Omuga advised residents to remain vigilant against the Mpox threat, comparing its severity to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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He praised the event organizers for fostering unity among teachers from Teso and Seme, urging that this initiative be expanded to other counties across Kenya.
Appeal to the Government
Teso North Member of Parliament Oku Kaunya called on the Kenyan government to address the welfare of teachers, stressing the importance of recognizing and respecting the crucial role teachers play in society.
TSC Commissioner Urges Teachers to Form a Movement Beyond Regional Divides
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