Kenya’s education sector has lost a key figure following the tragic death of Kenya Primary Schools Heads Association (KEPSHA) National Chairman Johnson Nzioka in a road accident on Sunday night.
Nzioka was driving along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway in Athi River when his vehicle collided with a moving trailer. According to police reports, he swerved to avoid an oncoming car but instead crashed into the trailer, an impact that proved fatal.
Investigators suspect that speed may have been a contributing factor, once again bringing road safety concerns along the highway into focus.
His passing has left a significant void in the education fraternity, where he was widely respected for his leadership and advocacy.
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Chairman Simon Gicharu paid tribute to him, acknowledging his role in shaping Kenya’s education system.
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“His death is a big loss to the education sector,” he stated, crediting Nzioka for his contributions to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
As KEPSHA chairman, Nzioka represented over 24,000 primary school heads across the country, championing policies to improve the quality of education.
He was also the headteacher at Donholm Primary School in Nairobi and had dedicated nearly two decades to school leadership.
His tenure at KEPSHA saw him push for critical reforms, including advocating for the timely release of capitation funds to schools.
Nzioka’s dedication to education was backed by a solid academic background, holding a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree from the East African University and a Higher Diploma in Education Management from the Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI).
His legacy remains in the millions of learners who benefitted from his commitment to strengthening Kenya’s education system.
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