Teachers waited, persisted and perspired, now make them rich

Napoleon Hill, an American author remembered for his bestselling literature on success, once remarked: ‘Patience, persistence and perspiration make unbeatable combination for success’.

One would be forgiven to think the author of Think and Grow Rich (1937) was advising Kenyan teachers. Love them or hate them, our teachers, known for making and executing strike threats, and who have called another one for this week, have a case to argue and should be listened to.