By Michael Oduor
Normally, teachers across the country use holidays and half terms to take a rest away from the busy schedule in classes.
They use the time engage in their personal activities including doing their own businesses and enjoying the moment with families.
But teachers in Taita Taveta County have defied the norm, and introduced a new strategy of utilizing their time off class work.
Teachers from Voi, Mwatate, Taita and Taveta had a memorable moment after participating in different sporting activities including playing football, volleyball and Tug of war for both men and women teams.
The event was organized by Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) at In Timbila Boys High School in Taveta.
The fun and thanksgiving event was also used as a session for bonding to unite teachers who teach in different schools across the county but don’t know each other.
It also acted as a recreational retreat for teachers who refreshed their bodies in the process, as well as interacting with the county officials to share their experiences.
Taita Taveta Senator Jones Mwaruma applauded the teachers for their good work and efforts they have put in to ensure students posts good results.
He also commented on the unity of teachers in the region and promised to stand with teachers in their activities.
Taita Taveta KUPPET secretary General Shedrack Mutungi hailed the teachers for the support and unity they showed, urging them to continue working together to heighten ensure education standards.
The Taita teachers team won volleyball followed by the Taveta teachers team in position two while Mwatate emerged third and Voi fourth, with the same teams winning football in s similar order.
County government workers also played against KUPPET and won by hammering them 2-0 in soccer.
