Kenyan teacher Jepkosgei Chemoiwa awarded 2025 African Union Continental Best Teacher
Jepkosgei Chemoiwa’s recognition places her among the continent’s most celebrated educators and highlights the enduring impact of teachers committed to shaping the next generation.
Kenya’s teaching profession has again earned continental recognition after a Baringo County educator was named the 2025 African Union Continental Best Teacher.
Jepkosgei Chemoiwa, who teaches Physics and Mathematics at Emining Boys High School, received the accolade on September 10 for her exceptional commitment to innovative and high-quality teaching.
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The award, first introduced in 2019, celebrates educators across Africa who go beyond standard academics to instil values, promote critical thinking, and contribute positively to their communities.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) praised Chemoiwa’s achievement, calling it both a personal success and a milestone for the nation’s education sector.
“On behalf of the Teachers Service Commission and the entire education fraternity in Kenya, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Jepkosgei Chemoiwa for being honoured with the 2025 African Union Continental Best Teacher Award,” said acting TSC Chief Executive Officer, Eveleen Mitei.
Mitei emphasised that the recognition reflects the high standards of Kenyan teachers whose work continues to gain international acclaim.
“This prestigious recognition affirms Chemoiwa’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and transformative teaching. Her dedication to nurturing scientific inquiry and critical thinking among learners exemplifies the highest ideals of the teaching profession,” she added.
The commission noted that the award is a testament not only to Chemoiwa’s dedication but also to Kenya’s status as a centre of outstanding teaching talent in Africa.
“Her exemplary service inspires a renewed sense of purpose and pride among teachers across the country and reinforces our collective resolve to invest in quality education for all,” Mitei said.
Kenya has a rich history of educators earning international honours. In 2019, Peter Tabichi, a science teacher at Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani Village, Nakuru, won the Global Teacher Prize.
He received $1 million (approximately Sh129 million in current rates) for his dedication, including donating 80 per cent of his salary to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The AU Continental Best Teacher Award is organised in partnership with UNESCO’s International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa.
It aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25), which emphasise quality education as a foundation for development.
Chemoiwa’s recognition places her among the continent’s most celebrated educators and highlights the enduring impact of teachers committed to shaping the next generation.
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