Jepkosgei Chemoiwa
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Jepkosgei Chemoiwa is a Kenyan teacher from Baringo County who won the continental award from UNESCO’s International Institute for Capacity Building as the best teacher in Africa in September.
A dedicated Mathematics and Physics teacher with over 15 years of experience at Emining Boys High School in Baringo County, Chemoiwa leveraged the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to pioneer large-scale online learning initiatives that reached thousands of students daily.
Her approach extends beyond traditional teaching; she has been a master trainer in livestreaming and virtual laboratories, introducing digital tools, gamification platforms, and even robotics training to make learning interactive and engaging in underserved regions.