Teachers and students at Taracha Secondary School in Nyaribari Masaba Constituency, Kisii County, are mourning the sudden death of their Chemistry and Biology teacher, Mr. Philip Ratemo, who passed away recently.
Kisii Branch Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Executive Secretary Joseph Abincha described the late Ratemo as a dedicated mentor and pillar of wisdom, urging teachers and families to remain courageous and depend on God during difficult moments of loss.
“It is painful to lose a family member, especially a breadwinner. Let us stand with such families for physical and psychological support,” said Abincha, who joined the school community to condole with them.
He eulogized Ratemo as a beacon of hope to his learners and a team builder among his colleagues. Abincha noted that the teacher’s passing comes at a critical time when candidates were preparing for the national examinations, a period when his guidance was most needed.
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Form Four student John Abere, who was deeply affected by the loss, said Ratemo had inspired him to pursue Biology and dream of becoming a medical doctor.
“I pray God to rest my teacher in peace and promise to honor his legacy by posting good results in the forthcoming national examinations,” he said tearfully.
Meanwhile, in Kisii town, Traffic Commander Collins Otieno has urged bodaboda riders to observe traffic rules to reduce accidents. This comes after a primary school teacher was hit by a speeding motorcycle and admitted to the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital with a broken leg.
Otieno appealed to riders to maintain discipline and good relations with customers to promote respect and sustainability in their business.
By Enock Okong’o
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