Gilbert Ngaira

Entrepreneur | Edtech Founder | Education Advocacy & Campaigns Champion | Strategic Partnerships

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

@VusiThembekwayo very deep!

[Investor Gachara @Gachara]

I am grateful for the messages of comfort and for the prayers - online, over the telephone, and in person. This difficult season has been made bearable because of your support. Thank you!

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

Indeed

[Larry Ndivo @LarryNdivo]

Especially the aspect of nutrition which is always overlooked #PushFor10

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

Civil society engagement is key, someone including teachers in the communities should be empowered to follow through on education function ls at county levels

[Larry Ndivo @LarryNdivo]

We need to do something about the devolution and make it work #PushFor10

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

Critical, Civil Society organization need to be given the capacity to hold county governments to account as they participate in all matters of education.

[UntilGrace @Gknimu]

@LarryNdivo Public participation of CSOs, parents in budget matters at county level is a key element #WorldTeachersDay2022 #pushfor10 #ECDE

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

Nothing beats their contributions in the lives of their students. I cherish all the engagements with my teachers from the lowest level to university

[Larry Ndivo @LarryNdivo]

Today is #WorldTeachersDay!
We’ve all had teachers who have left some lasting impressions. What does this day that’s meant to celebrate teachers mean to you? @Sharon_Baranga
@kachwanya
#PushFor10

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

Considering the required ratio of 1:25, this shows how far we are to achieving it. The psychological effect on teacher because of this is beyond imagination #pushFor10

[Sharon Barang'a @Sharon_Baranga]

@LarryNdivo @kachwanya Nope. I once visited an ECDE class in Kajiado county and I found a teacher handling close to 100 pupils...I believe we have people opting not to train as ECDE teachers because of the challenges they are witnessing in the sector #WorldTeachersDay #PushFor10

[Kachwanya @kachwanya]

Today is a special day, it is a day for a group of great human beings who never get to be celebrated or appreciated enough, today is World Teachers Day and we thank all the great teachers out there, we are who we are because of you #PushFor10 #WorldTeachersDay

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

Yes, owing to the level of poverty in most rural places, nutrition plays a big role in education. #PushFor10

[Larry Ndivo @LarryNdivo]

Especially the aspect of nutrition which is always overlooked #PushFor10

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

@LarryNdivo @Sharon_Baranga @kachwanya As part of the allocations by the national government to the counties, critical services such as education and health and nutrition should be given priority.

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

@LarryNdivo @Sharon_Baranga @kachwanya Then we go to poor remuneration of teachers

[Livestream Impact @LivestreaMke]

In a recent article, @gngaira notes teachers have been working harder than ever as schools recover from the pandemic while implementing a new curriculum. Read on as he makes the case for a scheme of service for #ECDE teachers: https://t.co/plsh6C1OH3
#PushFor10

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

@LarryNdivo @Sharon_Baranga @kachwanya Let’s start by poor working conditions

[Alice @AliceKidong]

Join us tomorrow at 1pm for this important conversation. #pushfor10 #WorldTeachersDay
@LarryNdivo @Wamathai @Sharon_Baranga @Sharon_Momanyi @LivestreaMke @Pancwise
@theirworld @justinvanfleet

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

Knowing that county education functions are only TIVETs and ECDE, there cannot be any reason why counties should not hire competent teachers and remunerate them well.

[Larry Ndivo @LarryNdivo]

There has been misunderstanding regarding devolved units. I believe the government should do what is right to debunk this mystery by making devolution work all the way not just some select components

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

Indeed @LarryNdivo . ECDE teachers welfare is wanting as there is still a lot county governments need to work on to ensure proper remuneration for teachers. Most teachers are still through parents contributions and not the county government!

[Larry Ndivo @LarryNdivo]

We could ask those in charge to look into a range of issues such as housing, salaries, healthcare covers among others

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

Actually the biggest challenge is on the implementation of the policy framework. ECDE is a devolved function in Kenya yet still enshrined in primary schools which are a national function leaving a serious confusion on reporting mechanisms affecting teachers

[Larry Ndivo @LarryNdivo]

This underscores the need to re-structure the sector and ensure inclusivity for ECDE teachers too

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

There is great need to align policy frameworks around ECDE to ensure teachers welfare is well factored.

[Larry Ndivo @LarryNdivo]

We also need to think about issues of legislation around labour so that the teachers' dignity is protected

[Gilbert Ngaira @gngaira]

Biggest is a lack poor working condition and lack of support by county governments form some of the challenges by ECDE teachers.@LarryNdivo

[Larry Ndivo @LarryNdivo]

#ECDE teachers are crucial to helping children achieve their potential. However, they face many challenges in discharging their duties. What are some of the challenges that ECDE teachers face? @Sharon_Baranga
@kachwanya

#PushFor10
#WorldTeachersDay

[Livestream Impact @LivestreaMke]

ONE HOUR TO GO!
We’re just about to begin today’s Tweetchat discussing transformation of education beginning with #ECDE teachers.
Join us at 1.00pm using #PushFor10.