Hill School Principal Demands More Teachers, Better Facilities as Uasin Gishu Hosts World Teachers’ Day

 

By Wasike Elvis 

Hill School Principal Naftali Mibei has called on the government to address the shortage of teachers and inadequate learning facilities as the country marks World Teachers’ Day.

Speaking during the Upper Rift Valley counties’ World Teachers’ Day celebrations in Uasin Gishu, Mibei said teachers play a critical role in shaping learners academically while also nurturing talents and skills beyond the classroom.

He said the celebrations provide an opportunity to recognize teachers’ achievements and appreciate their contribution to the education sector.

Mbe identified the shortage of teachers, particularly in primary schools and junior secondary schools, as one of the major challenges affecting the sector. He said the available teachers are handling heavy workloads because of the staffing gaps.

“I want to request the government to employ more teachers, especially in primary section and also junior school, because the teachers that we have are not enough,” Mbe said.

He also raised concerns over inadequate textbooks and other teaching and learning materials, calling for timely provision of resources to schools.

According to Mibei, the growing learner population has also increased pressure on existing infrastructure, with schools requiring more classrooms and, particularly in junior secondary schools, laboratories, workshops and other specialized facilities.

The principal further called for improved remuneration for teachers and timely release of government capitation to schools.

He said delays in capitation disbursement affect the running of learning institutions, noting that schools sometimes wait for long periods before receiving funds meant to support their operations.

On the upcoming national assessments, Mbe said teachers had prepared learners and expressed hope that the exercise would proceed smoothly.

Mibei also welcomed the decision to host Mashujaa Day in Uasin Gishu for the first time, describing it as an honour for the county.

With the county preparing to receive guests from across the country, he called for peace and a conducive environment during the national celebrations.

He further appealed to Mashujaa Day organizers to recognize outstanding teachers through national awards.

Mibei said teachers who have produced strong academic results and excelled in nurturing learners’ talents in co-curricular activities should also be considered for recognition.

He also proposed that teachers be given an opportunity to participate in entertainment and cultural presentations during the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

His remarks came as teachers from seven Upper Rift Valley counties gathered in Uasin Gishu to mark World Teachers’ Day and celebrate their contribution to education and the development of learners.