Former Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has celebrated teachers across the country as the real architects of Kenya’s future, describing their work as the purest form of nation-building.

In his message posted on his X account on Sunday, October 5, 2025, marking World Teachers’ Day, Matiang’i paid glowing tribute to educators for their lifelong commitment to shaping minds, nurturing values, and inspiring future generations.

“To my fellow teachers and colleagues, thank you for nurturing the minds and values that will define our nation’s future. Your work is the truest form of nation-building,” he said in a statement on X.

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Matiang’i, who spent years in the education sector before joining government, said teaching remains one of the most powerful tools of transformation, even when the results are not immediately visible.

He described the profession as a sacred task of nation-building, reminding Kenyans that teachers work quietly behind the scenes, but their impact lives through generations.

“Ours is the sacred task of nation-building. Every lesson we teach, every mind we nurture, shapes the Kenya of tomorrow. We may work in classrooms, but our impact lives through generations,” he added.

His message comes at a time when teachers across the country are being recognised globally for their resilience and contribution to education, especially in the face of economic hardship, overcrowded classrooms, and evolving learning demands.

Matiang’i’s words carry special weight given his legacy in the education sector, from exam reforms to restoring discipline in schools and promoting merit-based learning.

His reflections on this day echo the global theme of appreciating teachers’ roles in building inclusive, quality education systems.

World Teachers’ Day, marked every October 5, is a celebration of teachers’ contributions to society and a reminder of the challenges they continue to face in ensuring access to education for all.