KEPSHA Chair Nzioka laid to rest, hailed for advocating for CBC passionately

Johnson Nzioka, the late chairperson of the Kenya Primary School Heads Association (KEPSHA), was laid to rest yesterday in Machakos County. He was recognised as a prominent figure in the education sector, particularly for his key contributions to implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

During the funeral service at Kasolongo Village in Mwala, Education Principal Secretary Dr Belio Kipsang praised Nzioka for his passionate involvement in advancing the CBC agenda.

He said, “Nzioka left a lasting impact on Kenya’s education transition. We sincerely appreciate his immense contribution to the presidential working party that helped integrate junior schools within primary schools.

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“I am especially grateful for his efforts during the transition from Grade Eight to Grade Nine; when many were concerned, he worked closely with headteachers to ensure that learners were properly settled in primary schools. His dedication as an educator was invaluable, and with his passing, we have lost a tremendous opportunity to harness his insights to improve our educational sector,” Dr Kipsang added.

Collins Oyuu, Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), also honoured Nzioka, describing him as a leader who fostered cooperation and harmony between teachers and the union.

“Nzioka was instrumental in bridging the gap between headteachers and the union, eliminating the animosity that had previously existed,” he remarked.

Nzioka was born in 1965 in Kasolongo Village, Mwala.

He attended Masii Boys High School starting in 1980 and later enrolled at Migori Teachers Training College, where he completed his studies in 1987.

He subsequently earned a diploma in education management from the Kenya Education Management Institute and pursued a degree in Education in 2017.

By Joseph Mambili