By Sharon Akose
Teacher leader and education advocate Elkana Ongaya, widely known as goalkeeper, has intensified his engagement with teachers across Vihiga County as he seeks the position of Kenya Union of Post-primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Secretary Secondary Schools positions.
In a two-day outreach drive, Elkana visited more than 10 secondary schools, distributing branded biro pens and fliers to teachers while engaging them on welfare, motivation and professional support.
“I will continue meeting teachers across the county,” he said, assuring them of active, visible and servant leadership if elected.
KUPPET members will go to the polls on January 10, 2026, to elect their new leaders across the country.
Over the weekend, Elkana visited Keveye Girls where he issued branded pens to teachers and shared his message of transparent and accountable leadership, before proceeding to Mukingi Secondary, meeting teachers and encouraging them to embrace unity as the backbone of a strong teaching fraternity.
At Ebuyalu Secondary, he highlighted the need for open communication between teachers and their elected representatives, before paying a visit to Esirulo Secondary, where he assured teachers that his leadership will prioritize their rights, welfare and professional growth.
At Ematsuli Secondary, teachers seemingly appreciated his gesture, noting that such visits motivate them as the academic year closes, while at Ebukanga Secondary he emphasized the importance of strong representation within KUPPET.
Other schools visited include Itumbu Secondary and Ebusakami Girls, before attending the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) meeting at Bunyore Girls Secondary School, on Monday.