Teachers have made a difference, let’s celebrate their undying spirit

Getrude Jerotich (left) of Nandi Hills Primary School receiving best KCPE Mean trophy from CAS of Education Dr Sarah Ruto during the celebration of the annual International Day for Teachers at KICD in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

On October 5, the world celebrated the World Teachers’ Day under the theme ‘Teachers at the heart of education recovery’.

This is perhaps one of the most significant teachers’ days for many countries across the globe. Teachers all over the world have, in the last year, demonstrated commendable levels of resilience and commitment amidst a global pandemic that put their lives on the line.