ODM Leader, Raila Odinga served a meals at Khadija Early Development Education [EDC], Mombasa on December 13, 2024. [Omondi Onyango,Standard]
Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Secretary-General Akelo Misori described Odinga as a visionary leader, reformist, and lifelong friend of teachers.
"We celebrate him for his unwavering push for education reforms that aligned Kenya's systems with global standards. His advocacy for the UN 2030 Education Agenda positioned
Kenya as a leader in inclusive, quality education," Misori said.
KUPPET noted that beyond policy, Odinga personally supported education initiatives, issuing bursaries, scholarships, and establishing institutions for children from disadvantaged
backgrounds. His efforts, Misori said, focused on dignity and better working conditions for teachers.
Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) CEO Benta Opande likened Odinga to "an icon and steadfast friend of educators."
"As teachers, we have lost a national treasure, a statesman who dedicated his life to building a more democratic, just, and united Kenya. He helped plant and nurture the tree of
democracy, which we must now continue to tend with courage, hope, and integrity."