Kenya Primary School Heads Association (KEPSHA) chairman Johnson Nzioka has died following a tragic road accident in Athi River,.
The KEPSHA National Treasurer Kennedy Kyeva confirmed the incident that happened on the night of 16th Feb 2025.
Mr. Nzioka has been a head-teacher of various schools in Nairobi for the last 19 years and before his death he was the head teacher at Donholm Primary School.
Mr. Nzioka took the KEPSHA Chairperson baton from Mr. Nicholas Gathemia who retired on 30th March 2021.
The KEPSHA constitution indicates that one ceases to be an official of the National Board after attaining the mandatory retirement age, if one dies or resigns.
The then KEPSHA Deputy Chairperson Johnson Matheka Nzioka took over the post in acting capacity until the board confirmed him.
Nzioka was sworn in on 3rd March 2021 after the board met in Nairobi to deliberate on the matter and also discuss matters education and teachers at large.
In his acceptance speech during the event that took place at a Nairobi Hotel, Nzioka promised KEPSHA members that number more than 24, 000 across the country servant leadership that will be based on dialogue and negotiation.
‘I am also going to ensure that our members are empowered to nurture education across primary schools in the country,’ Nzioka said.
He also promised to continue to promote the spirit of partnership that has been there in the past.
‘My acceptance speech will not be complete if I fail to thank the outgoing chairman. He has done tremendous work during his tenure. I also wish to thank the founding members of the association. I promise to continue with their ideas at conception of the association,’ Nzioka stated.