- Retired teacher Magdalene Chemirmir has been nominated as a national hero under the Philanthropy Heroes category for founding Kiram Academy in Eldama Ravine.
- Sammy Chemoiwa of Rift Valley National Polytechnic has also been nominated from Baringo County.
- The National Heroes Council has opened the list of 242 nominees for public review ahead of the final selection of national hero status recipients.
Magdalene Chemirmir, a retired teacher of English from Eldama Ravine, is among 242 Kenyans nominated for recognition as national heroes in a process that seeks to honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society.
Chemirmir has been nominated under the Philanthropy Heroes category in recognition of her contribution to expanding educational opportunities for needy children in Mogotio and Eldama Ravine constituencies, formerly part of the larger Koibatek District. Chemirmir is the founder of Kiram Academy, an institution established to provide quality and affordable education to children within the community.
Her nomination highlights the role of educators and community-based initiatives in improving access to education, particularly for children from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds. The Philanthropy Heroes category recognises individuals who have committed personal resources or mobilised support to improve the welfare of vulnerable communities through initiatives such as scholarships, affordable healthcare, housing and other social support programmes.
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Two other nominees from Baringo County have also been included in the list. Sammy Chemoiwa, the current Principal of the Rift Valley National Polytechnic, formerly the Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST), has been nominated under the Scholarship, Professionalism and Research Heroes category. The institution has expanded its reach through, among other initiatives, a campus in Mwachon, Eldama Ravine, increasing access to technical and vocational education in the region.
Dr Shadrack Kiptanui Moimett of Koibatek Herbal Clinic has been nominated under the Cultural Values and Practices Heroes category, in recognition of his contribution to traditional herbal medicine and the preservation of indigenous knowledge and practices.
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The National Heroes Council has opened the list of nominees for public review before the final selection of individuals to be accorded national hero status. The nominations have drawn attention to contributions in education, research, philanthropy, culture and other areas that have had a lasting impact on Kenyan communities.
By Adrian Biwott
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