KNUT West Pokot Women Representative Fridah Arusho has praised teachers in the county for making significant strides in personal and community development.
“During the holiday season in November and early December, my colleagues in KNUT and I have attended housewarming ceremonies for more than fifteen teachers across the county. This reflects the strong commitment by teachers to provide decent shelter and comfort for their families,” said Fridah Arusho, the defending KNUT Women Representative in the upcoming KNUT General Elections.
She noted that many tutors are also venturing into farming, business enterprises and group investments during the holiday season, signalling growing economic empowerment among educators.
According to Arusho, teachers’ efforts can be seen across numerous villages through the small and large projects they have initiated to uplift their living standards.
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Arusho also reaffirmed that KNUT is negotiating for teachers with a Grade C- to be promoted and allowed to teach Junior Secondary classes, saying the union remains committed to advancing the welfare and career progression of all tutors.
She made the remarks during meetings with teachers from Siyoi, Mnagei, Chemwochoi and Kishaunet zones in Kapenguria division.
The forum, held at the Lutheran Kapenguria Bible Centre (KBC) hall, was filled to capacity, with each school sending two representatives.
Other KNUT aspirants present during the meeting included Tokichon Paul (Chairman), Christine Ibrahim (Vice Chair), Martin Sembelo (Executive Secretary), Rusii Joseph (Vice Secretary), Christine Kasheusheu (Treasurer) and Veronica Lopoyetum Riwo (Vice Treasurer).
Teachers in attendance endorsed them as a formidable team ahead of the upcoming KNUT General Elections.
By Martin Ruto
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