Empowering Women Teachers | Innovation | Economic Growth | County Engagements
January was a strong and inspiring start to the year for KEWOTA. Talk of innovation, grassroots engagement, economic empowerment, and renewed momentum across several counties. Below is an overview of key activities and milestones from across the country.
1. Teachers Experience the Power of AI, COURTESY OF KEWOTA AND METIS
January witnessed a transformative moment for Kenyan teachers as KEWOTA rolled out practical demonstrations on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. During the sessions, teachers were granted access to an AI platform and guided on how to generate lesson plans and schemes of work.
Tasks that traditionally take hours or even days were completed in under a minute. The outputs were accurate, well-structured, and grammatically sound. Many teachers were visibly astonished, with some expressing disbelief at the speed and quality of the results. For educators accustomed to long nights of preparation, this experience was nothing short of revolutionary.
Beyond saving time, the sessions opened teachers’ eyes to how technology can reduce workload, improve teaching quality, and restore work-life balance. The training reinforced KEWOTA’s commitment to equipping teachers with modern tools that enhance efficiency and professionalism in the classroom.
2. County Engagements, Sensitization & Recruitment Drives
Kajiado County
The KEWOTA National Coordinator made a courtesy visit to Kajiado County. During the visit, teachers were taken through KEWOTA’s services and the Amal Technology platform. The reception was overwhelmingly positive, with teachers showing keen interest and appreciation for KEWOTA’s programs and digital solutions.
Kiambu County
KEWOTA Kiambu County office kicked off January with strategic preparations for an intensive sensitization and recruitment drive. Ahead of the exercise, county officials were empowered with digital skills on creating schemes of work and lesson plans using AI tools, ensuring they could practically demonstrate value to teachers during recruitment.
The sensitization and recruitment drive later commenced across the county, reinforcing KEWOTA’s presence and visibility at the grassroots.
Eldoret / Uasin Gishu County – January Activities Summary
January was a highly engaging and productive month for KEWOTA Eldoret. From mid-month, the team conducted intensive school visits across the county, receiving a warm and encouraging reception from teachers. A total of 14 teachers were successfully recruited and onboarded.
Despite minor network challenges and brief disruptions caused by the T-Pay service outage, the team adapted by using manual registration forms. Teachers were encouraged to indicate the programs they were most interested in, enabling effective member segmentation, database strengthening, and structured follow-ups. KEWOTA fliers and brochures were also pinned on school notice boards to enhance visibility.
The team attended a Heads of Institutions (HOI) meeting at Wareng High School, where KEWOTA’s work and impact were acknowledged. Additionally, members of the Smart Ladies Table Banking Group were exposed to an agricultural learning experience at a model farm in Kiplombe, run by one of KEWOTA’s own teachers from Kapsoya.
Further engagements involved table banking groups that had concluded their financial year. KEWOTA provided guidance on by-law development and group constitution formation, drawing practical lessons from successful groups such as Kisumu Ambassadors, Daughters of Destiny, and Trail Blazers. Training manuals are being shared to further strengthen these groups.
The Eldoret team concluded January activities by scaling down school visits towards the end of the month, following requests from schools hosting union aspirants during the final phase of union campaigns and elections.
Homa Bay County
KEWOTA Homa Bay County office officially kicked off its operations, marking an important milestone in expanding KEWOTA’s footprint and services in the region.
The Office will serve KEWOTA Homa Bay members and teachers willing to join KEWOTA, request KEWOTA services and programs, and benefit from KEWOTA’s wide array of products.
3. Economic Empowerment & Tank Sales Highlights
Strategic Planning for 2026 Tank Sales
The KEWOTA Economic Development Team convened at the Kiambu office to chart the way forward for Tank Sales in 2026. The meeting was candid and forward-looking, acknowledging that Kiambu, previously a leading hub for tank enquiries and sales, has experienced a slowdown in recent months.
The team agreed on the need for a holistic and coordinated Kiambu strategy to restore confidence, strengthen credibility, and reignite sales momentum. Key focus areas identified included:
- Strengthening sales skills
- Better use of technology
- Flexible payment options
- Improved delegation and team coordination
Once finalized, the Kiambu strategy will be shared widely to ensure alignment and collective effort towards renewed growth and stronger performance in 2026.
Tank Sales Success Stories
January recorded encouraging progress in tank sales across several counties, reflecting growing trust in KEWOTA’s economic empowerment initiatives:
- Maseno: A KEWOTA member purchased a 5,000-litre tank appreciation to KEWOTA National Retired Teachers Representative, Madam Truphena.
- Seme: A member purchased a 5,000-litre tank, under an initiative championed by the National Chairlady. Special appreciation to the Chairlady for her leadership and support.
- Migori: Congratulations to Madam Beatrice, County Coordinator Migori, for facilitating a 5,000-litre tank purchase by a member.
- Kericho: A member successfully purchased a 3,000-litre tank.
These milestones demonstrate the tangible economic benefits of KEWOTA membership and the dedication of county coordinators in driving empowerment initiatives.
3. KEWOTA Nairobi Secretariat Takes Sensitization & Recruitment Drive to the Ground
The KEWOTA Nairobi Secretariat team has officially kicked off an intensive sensitization and recruitment drive aimed at reaching every staffroom across Nairobi County. The initiative marks a deliberate push to bring KEWOTA’s programs, services, and empowerment opportunities directly to teachers where they work every day.
From the very first visits, the reception from teachers has been overwhelmingly positive. Educators have shown strong interest in KEWOTA’s mission, with many taking time to engage, ask questions, and sign up for various KEWOTA programs on the spot. The interactions have been marked by openness, enthusiasm, and a shared desire to improve the welfare and professional growth of women teachers.
So far, the Secretariat team has successfully visited Tom Mboya School, Kayole North Primary School, Ushirika Primary School, and James Gichuru School, among many others. At each stop, teachers have been taken through KEWOTA’s core programs, economic empowerment initiatives, digital solutions, and member support structures, reinforcing the organization’s value at the grassroots level.
Importantly, the drive is still ongoing, with the team remaining in the field as more schools continue to open their staffrooms to KEWOTA. Each visit strengthens KEWOTA’s presence in Nairobi County and brings the organization closer to its goal of ensuring that no teacher is left out of access to information, support, and opportunity.
Through this sustained staffroom-to-staffroom engagement, KEWOTA continues to demonstrate its commitment to visibility, inclusivity, and impact, ensuring that teachers are informed and fully empowered.
4. Looking Ahead
January laid a strong foundation for the year ahead with innovation, grassroots engagement, economic empowerment, and strategic planning.
As KEWOTA moves forward, the focus remains on deepening impact, strengthening county structures, embracing technology, and improving the welfare of women teachers across Kenya.
KEWOTA: Together, we empower. Together, we grow.
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