MEET THE TEAM TUESDAY - JECINTA KIAGO

Jecinta Waithira Kiago was born on November 7, 1979, to the late Peter Kiago and Jane Kabura, the fourth of seven children in Kamwaura, Nakuru County.

In 1987, Jecinta enrolled at Arimi Primary School in Nakuru, completing her Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exams in 1995. She spent an additional year in primary school, repeating grade eight. In 1996, she joined Machinda Secondary School and sat for her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exam in 1999. Due to financial constraints, she could not immediately pursue tertiary education and instead took on casual jobs on farms.

During this period of casual work, Jecinta met Aaron Kamau. They married in 2003 and were blessed with a son, Simon Kinuthia, now 20 years old. However, after five years of marriage, Jecinta separated from her husband upon discovering he had other wives.

Determined to improve her life, Jecinta sought vocational training and enrolled at Nakuru East College, where she earned a certificate in Early Childhood Development Education, graduating in 2010. She began her teaching career the same year at Vio Kim Kindergarten School, where she worked for two years before accepting a better offer at Race Track Junior Academy. After two years at Race Track, Jecinta learned of an opening for a certified teacher at Little Lambs Nakuru. She applied, was shortlisted for an interview, and was ultimately selected as the best candidate for the position. She continues to serve as a teacher at Little Lambs Nakuru to this day.