Teaching is a noble calling

Teaching is regarded as a noble profession. In Kenyan society, people usually look up to teachers, especially kids.
They seem to think that whatever the teachers say is right, even when sometimes teachers get it wrong.
The profession itself is maybe not as glamorous as that of a doctor, engineer or architect, who get lucrative salary but it is a teacher who helps in shaping a child’s future.
The demand for teachers in Kenya is still high, especially for critical subjects such as English and Mathematics, and the Government is working hard to make sure that the demand is met.
Teachers normally start nurturing a pupil’s life in their early stages of school providing them with knowledge and basic skills in school.
Teachers are great because they usually mould the pupils and students through attitude change for better living now and in future.
When students finish their studies in colleges and universities some get top people in government and non-governmental organisations.
Teachers are normally proud of their former students who have succeeded in life in one way or the other.
Actually teachers are proud when their former students tell them “asante mwalimu for making me what I am today”.
The greatness of teachers is manifested in the society when they actively participate in society and community development especially over the weekends and during school holidays.
It is a fact that many teachers are currently holding positions in the society for instance, being officials of cattle dips, water projects, farmers associations, wedding planners and the popular saccos and chamas.
The trust that the people build on teachers and the collaboration between teachers and parents has enabled many students to perform better in exams, to join colleges and universities, build business empires. Many are employed in Government and Non-Governmental Organizations; that is the greatness of teachers
– Martin Ruto
West Pokot County