Full List of 309 Teachers Recognised by TSC as Heroes and Heroines in 2026

By Admin Sunday, October 4, 2026

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has recognised 309 teachers for their outstanding contribution to education during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebrations.

The teachers were selected for recognition across several categories covering teaching, school leadership, inclusion, child protection, innovation, talent development, mentorship and other areas of professional service.

The awards are being presented as Kenya marks 60 years of the teaching profession under the theme “Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures.”

1. Early Years Educators Award

Afandi Anne Kadambi
Billow Mohamed Adan
Chebet Nelly Jeserem
Cheburet Dinah Jeptarus
Chepkoech Janeth
Gichana Hellen Kemunto
Huho Mary Nduta
Hussein Hothan Ibrahim
Lelenguiya Nicoletta Tilas
Maina Alice Wamuyu
Mathias Lorna Virgil
Muindi Angela Mutheu Mutua
Muramba Alice Mfache
Mwaniki Marion Mukenyi
Nawoi Raphael Echakan
Nderi Annstella Njoki
Nganga Mary Njeri
Nyaga Sarah Mumbi
Ochieng Kenneth Omondi
Okulo Emily Atieno
Owour Mary-Erronie Ayoo
Oyugi Rose Damaris Akoth
Paul Margaret Night
Samwella Lekilelei Ntupunywa
Thairu Emma Wambere
Thuo Elijah Kamau

2. Lifetime Achievement Award

Abdikadir Hassan Hassan
Awuor Lilian
Bowen Mary Jebkemboi
Chebet John Gilbert
Cheboiwo Rose Jebet
Chepkok Phylis Jepkosgei
Echessa Peter Arembe C
Francisca Hawala
Gichovi Faith Muthoni
Gichuru Charles Maina
Ibrahim Adan Hussein
Jellow Mohamed Muhumed
Kodongo Gabriel Omollo
Macharia Esther Wambui
Maritim Zeddy Chepkoech
Mbugua Abraham Njuguna
Mugo Ann Wambui
Munala Eshery
Mungatia Josephine Kanario
Ndirangu Peter Ndonga
Ndunda Avia Kamene
Owuondo Elizabeth Atieno
Shitubi Fredrick Shikuku
Vitalis Lawrence Oduor
Wekesa Juvenalis
Zubedi Suleiman Abdalla

3. School Leadership Excellence Award

Abdi Surow Ahmed
Achieng Victoria
Akute Charles Etabo
Ambalo Rowlands Oduor
Buya Bakari Watto
Eyangan Salome Papusi
Ibrahim Ismail Abdirashid
Ingado Judith
Ismail Abdikadir
Ismail Hassan Kunow
Itubo Jackline Judith
Kiema Peter Muumbi
Kiprop Jerono
Losike Rose Ngishwae
Macharia Esther Wangari
Murungi Charles Murithi
Mutambuki Michael Kasamba
Mutiso Matthew Mbinda
Mutuku Peninah Nzisa
Mwangi Assumpta Njambi
Mwangi Irene Wanjiku
Ndunguli Elizabeth Kamene
Odhiambo Washington Alvans
Okama Tabitha Elizabeth
Okech Jasper Evans
Omondi Benjamin Osok
Omwega Florence Moraa
Simon Michael Nyaga
Tomno Rosemary Jepkemoi

4. Child Protection Champion Award

Aoko Millicent Agolla
Barsulai Viola Jemutai
Boit Samuel Kiboi
Bowen Mary Jebkemboi
Buluma Ingrid Nabwire
Digale Abdi Aden
Dolla Evans Odhiambo
Edin Ali Hassan
Gacheru Benard Ng’ang’a
Julius Stella Miriko
Lenguris Roseline Julieta
Lolchuragi Pamela
Muriithi Peter Gitonga
Musili Nancy
Mutia Josphat Maluki
Mwangi Beatrice Nduta
Mwanzia Wambua Lawrence
Mwathi Eunice Wangari
Nandako Jamas
Ndinya Caroline Jumaodero
Njeru Pauline Mutitu
Okumu Pauline Akoth
Onesmus Geraldine Mueni
Wambulwa Anne Ayieko
Wanjala Peter Namasaka
Wanyonyi Antony Wanjala

5. Co-Curricular and Talent Development Award

Abdikhalif Hassan Ibrahim
Alawe Miraj Mohamed
Awino Juliet Melissah
Kangethe Antony Kereira
Kaptingei Esther
Kisulu Elly Nyabondo
Limoh Boniface K
Mayagi Francis N
Mbugua John Francis
Mbugua Ndutire
Melisa Patricia
Midida Dismas Orimba
Munyithya Jeremiah Muli
Murungu Esther Wawira
Mustafa Ismail Mohamud
Mutuku Mathew Mutisya
Mutuku Peninah Nzisa
Mwaniki Rahab Njeri
Ojowi Josephat Ogollah
Omar Suleiman Abdifatah
Osino Beatrice Atieno
Rotich Brenda Cheptoo
Rotich Nicholas
Siele Michael Kibet
Simiyu Godfrey Wabomba
Uluma Jackson

6. Early Career Educator Award

Ali Abdi Abdullahi
Ali Samir Hassan
Chitema Ray Sune
Ibuura David Mwendia
Koech Collins Kibet
Lekura Moses Dapash
Mbora Ayub Mwangi
Mutai Jeremiah Kipruto
Mutegi Eric Mugendi
Mutua Fidelis Kioko
Mutungi Paul Mwendwa
Mwikali Bridgit Donald
Mwirigi Phineas Miriti
Njuguna Priscillah Nduta
Okeyo Joseph Otieno
Ongor Jeremiah Eugine
Owaga Elijah Juma
Rugut Vivian Chepng’eno
Suna Boaz Okoth
Tarbei Abraham Kipkorir
Wafula Emmanuel Sapaya
Wahome Bonface Mwangi
Wamalwa Kennedy Wafula
Waswa Walter Wakhungu
Winyo Danielle

7. Inclusive Educator Award

Ali Sama Abdi
Banana Risper Kanini
Chemwolo Gladys Jerotich
Edin Ali Hassan
Hussein Ahmed Hassan
Jarus Salim Kiprop
Kimani Pauline Wangechi
Kogie Sephen Ngugi
Lodenyo Joyce Ngina
Mabusi Nicholas Nyongesa
Masaria Lowland Kavirore
Mbugua Hellen Ruguru
Mumina Huka
Murathi Anthony Kimani
Mutai Daniel
Mutambu Jannice Nduki
Mutiso Connie Nthenya
Nsato Scolastica Marwa
Nyamweya Janet Nyaboke
Obare Areba Silas
Oduol Phanice Achieng
Oduor Sella Atieno
Omar Abdi Omar
Omolloh Cliphnick Okiki
Omondi Lucas Otieno
Silas Dorothy Muthoni
Wanyonyi Stephen

8. Innovation and ICT Integration in Teaching Award

Geke Robin Nyaata
Kibara Anne Wangithi
Kibet Solomon Maiyo
Kirior Hillary Kipkemei
Kirui Gideon Kimutai
Langat Peter Cheruiyot
Macharia Felix Nderitu
Mito Erick Onyango
Mogire David Nyamwaro
Mustafa Ismail Mohamud
Mwai Peter Bushnell
Mwambere Jackline Irina
Mwende Annrose Doreen
Mwendwa Micheal Mwasi
Nyaga Fredrick Gitonga
Ogello Calvin Yada
Omar Said Khamis
Opio Elly Khamanywa
Oyoya Michael Kala
Righa Hilliard Peter Kiwaza
Thadeus Kipruto
Thoya John Kahindi K
Turane Adan Abdirahman
Wanyama Evans Wafula
Waweru Paul Muchori

9. Most Resilient Teacher Award

Achieng Victoria
Bonyo Benard Odhiambo
Buluku Splinter
Chesire Moses
Galgallo Guyo Waqo
Kamau Virginia Wanjira
Lomorukai Pauline Locheria
Luchu Harriet Nafula
Malobah Fenwick Cyril
Mohamed Tarik Gaal
Mony Elias Juma
Mugalo Effie Mugalo
Musumbi Francisca Pheles
Mutuku Emmaculate Mbula
Njiri Samuel
Njiru Robinson Mugendi
Njoroge Everline Waitherero
Nyarenchi Cosmas N
Nzivo George Mwololo
Okaro Anne Cecilia Atieno
Shikholo Christabel Odembi
Shukri Adan Kerow
Simiyu Denis Sinyeleli
Terem Sarah Subet Monoo
Wanjiru Mary Wanjiku
Wanjohi Monicah Wambui
Zani Amina Madaraka

10. Sustainable Development Educator Award

Aduho Michael Hadulo
Ateka Kendra Omusonga
Bett Dennis Kiprono
Bosuben Haron Kiprono
Cheberi Victor Kiprono
Dominic Orina Ming’ate
Dure Mohammed Osman
Kadenge Alexander
Kageni Susan
Kariuki Maureen Nyawira
Kimakwa Godfrey
Koech Benard Kipkorir
Kumu Joseph Kinuthia
Lumiti Fanuel Imungu
Lusina Graphaily
Malisa Janet Katisi
Martin Robby Keensley
Mudanya Patrick Masia
Mungatia Josephine Kanario
Muramba Godfrey
Nabea Monicah Kawira
Namunyu Adam Khaemba
Njiru Monicah Ikamba
Omote Charles Ondabu
Onunda James Okoth
Owino Mary Goretty Auma
Papah Jonam Indeke Oprong

11. Teacher Mentor Award

Abdi Farhan Mohammed
Achola Stacecy Adhiambo
Atsali Joshua Maliatso
Banda Everline Achieng’
Chiphogo Rajab Tsuma
Ekomwa Peter
Garane Ismael Aden
Ibrahim Ismail Abdirashid
Kamua Eddah Wambui D
Kimwatu Philip Anlove
Kipkemoi Victor Kurgat
Liyosi Alice Mirenja
Mosongo Elijah Mosoti
Mwanguwe Philemon Righa
Nderitu Mirugi Richard
Ndirangu Esther Wanjiru
Njiru Monicah Ikamba
Obonyo Vitalis Ochieng’
Okoth Edwin Onyango
Omwa Robert Ouko
Sila Shalom Maweu
Simiyu Kizito Wafula
Talam Partrick Kimurgor
Wakhungu Patrick Mamai
Wangomba Daniel Kamau

12. President’s Award Recognition, 2026

Judith Okanda Athieno
Francis Mutunga Mutua
Eunice Maeke Mwikali
Ben Ouma Akech
Veronica Nyaguthii Mwai
Earlson Mkoje Efumbi
Joseph Ndambuki Keli
Boniface Ndeleva Mboya
Joseph Omollo Otieno
George Kinyua Mwaniki
Lucy Wambui Gitonga

13. National Honours

Daniel Mutai
Bernard Kipkorir Koech
Tabitha Mogonchi
Dr. Peter Migiro Nyamoko
Caroline Adhiambo Kisuge
Omwange Ndemo Kennedy

The published Roll of Honour lists both Bernard Kipkorir Koech and Tabitha Mogonchi as number 302. The numbering has therefore been retained as published.

14. International Awards

Kamaku Mbondol Felix – Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow
Dr. Pamela George Kuluo – Honourary Degree, 34th World School Summit
David Nderitu Maina – Coach in Robotics, 2026

The full Roll of Honour was published ahead of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebrations at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi. The recognition covers teachers serving in different levels and areas of education, including those whose work has been recognised for leadership, innovation, inclusion, resilience and professional achievement.