Nehemiah Kipkorir alias Mtetezi, a Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teacher in Kwale County and the national chairman of JSS intern teachers, on Sunday completed a 44-kilometre run from Mazeras town to Samburu town to advocate for key reforms affecting intern educators.
The symbolic endurance challenge was aimed at drawing national attention to the urgent need for confirmation of JSS intern teachers into permanent and pensionable terms.
Kipkorir noted that many interns continue to serve under uncertainty despite playing a critical role in implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at the junior secondary level.
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He also called for greater autonomy in the management of JSS, emphasizing that clear administrative structures would enhance efficiency and improve learning outcomes in schools.
In addition, the JSS interns’ leader highlighted the importance of teachers’ wellness and physical fitness.
He said educators must prioritize their health to effectively handle the demands of the profession, adding that the 44km run symbolized resilience, discipline, and determination.
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Mtetezi further revealed that he is seeking scholarship opportunities to pursue a Master’s degree, stating that advanced training would empower him to better advocate for teachers and contribute meaningfully to education reforms.
The run drew encouragement from fellow teachers and residents who lined sections of the route in solidarity.
By Philip Koech
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