Roman Jembe Mrima, a teacher at Mitangani Primary School in Jaribuni Ward, Kauma Sub-County, Kilifi County, has been recognised as the Position 1 recipient of the Co-Curricular and Talent Development Award. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) celebrated Jembe’s outstanding commitment to identifying, nurturing and developing learners’ talents beyond the classroom. His work demonstrates how education and sport can become powerful tools for transforming the lives of young people, particularly those growing up in grassroots and rural communities.
For Roman Jembe, teaching goes beyond academic lessons. Through handball and other co-curricular activities, he has created opportunities for young learners to discover their abilities, develop confidence, build discipline and pursue their dreams. His contribution to grassroots handball has also produced a number of young players who have progressed through the ranks and are now set to represent Kenya on the international stage.
The impact of his work has been recognised by officials within the Kenya Handball Federation. Kenya Handball Federation Technical Director Charles Omondi commended Jembe for his contribution to grassroots talent development. Several players he has helped develop are now progressing to represent Kenya at the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
Chairperson of the Beach Handball Commission Caroline Nyadiero praised Jembe’s contribution to the development of young players. She noted that Jembe understands that talent development starts with opportunity and that his story is special, seeing players nurtured from a school environment in Jaribuni Ward progress to the national stage.
Jembe is also among those shortlisted for consideration as a Technical Official, an opportunity that further recognises his growing experience and contribution to handball. His achievement comes at an important moment for Kenyan handball, as the country prepares to showcase its emerging talent at the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
Jembe’s story is a powerful reminder that a teacher can influence generations far beyond the classroom — by discovering talent, building confidence, providing opportunity and helping young people believe that their dreams are possible. From Mitangani Primary School in Jaribuni Ward to the Kenya jersey and the Youth Olympic stage in Senegal, Roman Jembe’s journey represents the very best of education, sport, mentorship and grassroots talent development.
The Kenya Handball Federation and Kenya Beach Handball family join the education and sporting fraternity in congratulating Roman Jembe Mrima on this well-deserved recognition. The progress of Jembe’s learners from a local primary school environment to the international stage highlights the importance of investing in grassroots sports development.
Key points
- Roman Jembe Mrima, a teacher at Mitangani Primary School, has been recognised as the top recipient of the Co-Curricular and Talent Development Award.
- Jembe’s work has produced young players who have progressed through the ranks and are now set to represent Kenya at the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
- Jembe’s achievement demonstrates the connection between education, grassroots sport and high-performance development.
