Samuel Moroto, a member of parliament for Kapenguria, has urged teachers to pursue further studies in order to capitalize on new education priorities and delivery methods.
Speaking at the Kapenguria town West Pokot Teachers Training College graduation ceremony for teachers, Moroto reaffirmed that graduates should pursue further studies by focusing solely on their job in order to avoid becoming obsolete in the competitive world of academia.
In order to realize his goal, the representative asserted that his own success was the result of perseverance, hard work, and a desire to be the best.
To stand out and advance their career objectives, the lawmaker urged the graduates to utilize the college-acquired knowledge and skills with diligence and perseverance.
To advance professionally, you must exert a great deal of effort and perseverance. Remember that the introduction of junior high school in CBC has increased opportunities for instructors with Diploma and Bachelor’s degrees, he advised.
Moroto exhorted those in the teaching profession to serve as positive role models because he was a teacher in the past and was familiar with the values a teacher should uphold.
However, the representative warned the youth against engaging in activities that could encourage illicit behavior.
West Pokot County consistently ranks among the counties with the lowest crime rates, according to the sheriff.
Moroto stated that West Pokot is a cosmopolitan county, imploring the residents to embrace peace, tolerance, and unity in order to value diversity.
He stated, “We would like to express our gratitude to our people for the present peace.”
He urged locals to abstain from anti-government demonstrations that could threaten the county’s long-standing tranquility, and he urged visitors to refrain from inciting locals to participate in anti-government demonstrations observed in certain regions of the country.
The representative cautioned the youth against engaging in criminal activity by stating that a convicted felon has a very small chance of being employed by the government.
Moroto advised young people to avoid inciting others and posting derogatory content online, as doing so will hinder their employment opportunities.
Those with excellent character are more likely to find employment than those with poor character, he noted.
Associate professor at Egerton University Dinah Kipkebut implored parents to ensure that their children receive a quality education.
Prof. Kipkebut stated, “Education is a game-changer, and no society can succeed when 34% of the population is illiterate.”
She urged parents to enroll their children in school and find methods to pay for their education.
She implored education stakeholders, including education directors, area chiefs, village elders, churches, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), to ensure as many children as possible attend school.
Prof. Kipkebut stated that stakeholders should educate the community about the importance of sending their children to school.
She advised the graduates that teaching is a vocation, not solely a means of earning a living.
She argued that not everyone should become a teacher, just as not everyone will choose to work in medicine, nursing, accountancy, or engineering.
Prof. Kipkebut advised the graduates pursue further studies and follow their emotions and do what they truly loved if they desired to become teachers.
She challenged them to demonstrate to their students that the certification they had obtained was indicative of quality work.
She recommended that teachers learn how to handle stress whenever it arises, emphasizing that they should be the first counselors.
Further, she advised teachers to recognize the numerous learning styles of each student they will instruct and to not undervalue their talent.
According to the expert, each student possesses a unique set of skills that should be developed so that they can pursue their career goals.
“There are young males who enjoy cooking; therefore, do not disparage that profession by claiming that it is a female occupation. Prof. Kipkebut stated, “There is a girl who enjoys construction, so don’t demean her by saying it’s a man’s job.”
She advised the graduates to promote education for children in their community by speaking with parents about the significance of education and the reasons they should send their children to school.
Teresia Murupus, director of West Pokot Teachers’ Training College, urged education stakeholders to support some teacher trainees, alleging that some are vulnerable and unable to afford tuition.
She noted that her late husband, Reverend Joseph Murupus, had a vision of providing affordable education in the region after realizing that the majority of residents could not afford access to education due to their marginalization.
