- The teaching fraternity in Narok and Kajiado is mourning the deaths of two Curriculum Support Officers.
- Gilisho Bowen and Salim Kipaiwua reportedly died following short illnesses just as schools prepared to reopen.
- Colleagues remember the two officers for their commitment to teachers, curriculum implementation and service to education.
A sombre mood has engulfed the teaching fraternity in Narok and Kajiado counties following the deaths of two Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) ahead of the opening of schools.
The two officers are Gilisho Bowen, who served in the Enabelibel Zone in Narok County, and Salim Kipaiwua, of the Elang’ata Wuas Zone in Kajiado County.
Gilisho and Salim are said to have succumbed following short illnesses, sending shockwaves through the education sector in the two counties.
Their untimely deaths have left colleagues, teachers and education stakeholders mourning officers described as dedicated members of the education fraternity.
Colleagues mourn two officers
The teaching fraternity and fellow Curriculum Support Officers in Narok and Kajiado, as well as colleagues in national forums, have expressed shock and sadness over the loss of the two officers.
Their deaths come just as schools prepare to reopen, casting a sombre shadow over the education sector at a time when teachers and education officials are gearing up for the new school term.
Colleagues have mourned the two CSOs as committed officers who played an important role in supporting teachers and strengthening curriculum implementation within their respective zones.
Messages of condolence have continued to pour in, with colleagues remembering Gilisho and Salim for their dedication, professionalism and service to the education sector.
Funeral arrangements awaited
The circumstances surrounding their illnesses and further details on funeral arrangements were not immediately available.
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Their passing has left a painful void among colleagues and the wider education fraternity, who have joined their families in mourning the loss of the two dedicated officers.
By Our Reporter
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