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Presidential Advisor on Women Rights Harriette Chiggai alongside KEWOTA officials, sign a visitors book during the 5th Kenya Women Teachers Association conference in Nairobi. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]
Teachers have been urged to adopt digital tools alongside online platforms to improve teaching and boost incomes.
Speaking at the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) conference in Nairobi on Friday, Presidential Advisor on Women’s Rights Harriette Chiggai noted that incorporating information technology into teaching is critical for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), an educational approach focusing on practical skills and knowledge application.
She explained that the government fully supports improving teachers’ access to digital tools and entrepreneurship opportunities.
“The government is committed to helping teachers integrate information technology in their work and lives, ensuring they are equipped to meet modern challenges,” Chiggai observed.
She praised KEWOTA for initiatives such as providing teachers with breastfeeding facilities in schools and water tanks, improving their quality of life.
KEWOTA CEO Benta Opande explained that the organisation prioritises equipping teachers with digital skills and solutions to support CBC.
“We are facilitating access to technology and encouraging teachers to participate in table banking, a group savings model where members contribute and borrow funds,” she noted.
National Chairperson Modesta Akaki urged collective action to address gender-based violence, calling for stricter enforcement of laws and community-based support for victims.
She added that KEWOTA is working with technology firms to provide affordable devices for teachers.
National Treasurer Jacinta Ndegwa encouraged teachers to explore side businesses, pointing out that poultry farming could provide quick returns.
“Teachers should not rely solely on salaries but explore ventures like poultry farming for extra income,” she remarked.
She noted a growing demand for eggs and chicken in the Middle East and said KEWOTA is exploring ways to connect teachers with export opportunities.
The conference also highlighted inclusivity efforts, with Akaki noting that male teachers are increasingly joining KEWOTA.
“We have male representatives in all 47 counties, ensuring gender balance and inclusivity as part of our efforts to meet the two-thirds gender rule,” she said.
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