During this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, several distinguished leaders were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the field of education.
Their dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to empowering future generations earned them a place among Kenya’s celebrated heroes.
Among those honoured is University of Kabianga Council Chair Prof. Mwebi, who was feted for his outstanding contributions to education, research, and scholarly work for over three decades.
Mwebi, who is also a World Bank consultant in the field of education reform, was a member of the presidential working party on educational reforms that birthed the Competency Based Curriculum.
He holds a PhD in Teacher Education and a Master’s In Educational Administration of Post-Secondary Education, both obtained from University of Alberta, Canada.
The Prof is among individuals across the country who were declared the 2025 National Heroes during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui County.
Others honoured include the Director of Human Resource Management in the State Department for TVET Dr. Elicanah Moenga Mosiori who was feted under the Scholarship/ Professionalism/ Research category for his contribution towards professionalism in public service.
As an astute administrator, he has rendered exemplary service in Human Resource Management and Development in various public institutions.
Siaya National Polytechnic Principal Daniel Otieno Randa was honoured for championing human rights for persons with disabilities in Human Rights category.
His pioneering role in inclusive education and disability mainstreaming within Kenya’s TVET system has revolutionized the learning environment by integrating curriculum, infrastructure and support systems that empower learners with visual and hearing impairments to access quality education and vocational training.
Teacher Daniel Mutai was also honoured as an inspirational educator and disability advocate. He has dedicated his career to empowering students with disabilities and promoting inclusive education.
Susan Peris Wairimu Karina, a Philanthropist, was celebrated for her remarkable humanitarian work in combating menstrual poverty and promoting education among underprivileged girls.
She provides menstrual products, undergarments, stationery, and pays school fees, while also running school feeding programmes, thus significantly improving student retention rates.
Her initiatives extend to menstrual and mental health counseling, as well as mentorship programmes that transform lives.
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Ex-education director Sylvester Angoye Musikoyo was also feted for his professionalism and contribution to the education sector.
He was the founding Head Teacher of Koyonzo Secondary School, an institution he transformed from a single stream school to a fledgling double stream 8 classroom national symbol of academic and co-curricular excellence. He also played a key role in the implementation of Free Primary and Secondary Education, the 100% Transition Policy, the rollout of CBC in the school.
Solomon Ikote Muntet was recognized for his exemplary contribution to Tharaka University, particularly in promoting good governance. His leadership has significantly supported the university’s strong financial performance and institutional progress.
Harry Kirigha Mwailengo, a philanthropist, was feted for his contribution to philanthropy. He established PJ Mwangola Secondary School using his own resources. This initiative saw the development of the first rural incubation hub for innovation and impacted over 10,000 marginalized youth.
His advocacy, community engagement, and empowerment efforts have been recognized globally.
Dr. Josephine Kulea was honoured for her outstanding role as a human rights defender whose work has transformed the lives of vulnerable girls and women from pastoralist communities.
As the founder of the Samburu Girls Foundation (SGF), she has rescued over 2000 girls from harmful cultural practices including FGM, early marriage, and beading, a practice that sexually exploits young girls in the name of tradition.
Police officer Moses Mang’eni Chirandine was also honoured for his contribution towards combating children rights abuses and gender-based violence in Busia County.
Teacher Carolyne Adhiambo Kisuge was recognized for her advocacy for the rights of children with neurodiversity issues especially cerebral palsy, autism and epilepsy, by demystifying myths and misconceptions while also amplifying inclusion at grassroot level.
Additionally, she has teaching experience spanning over 27 years and has been deployed as a special needs teacher to special education institutions where she specialises in the autism class.
By Obegi Malack
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