Mission
To provide timely, dignified and transparent financial welfare support to teachers of Suna East Sub-County during bereavement, medical emergencies and other approved hardships, funded entirely by member contributions.
A fraternity of teachers, united by compassion.
SESTWA is a brotherhood and sisterhood of educators in Suna East, committed to supporting one another through every season of life.
What guides every decision.
Vision
A Suna East teaching fraternity where no educator faces grief or hardship alone, and every member is assured of swift, adequate support backed by a trusted, accountable system.
Values
Solidarity: we stand together in every season. Transparency: every shilling is accounted for. Dignity: support is given with respect and speed. Inclusivity: every active member is equal.
Born out of a teacher's grief.
SESTWA began when teachers in Suna East saw colleagues who suffered bereavement left to carry funeral costs alone, costs that could wipe out months of salary.
What started as an informal group of a few dozen teachers has grown into a registered association covering educators across every school in the sub-county, led by an elected executive committee and governed by a constitution.
Today SESTWA covers the bereavement of members, their spouses, children and parents, and extends to other welfare situations announced by the Secretary.
“Standing together means no teacher in Suna East faces hardship alone.”
From a handful of teachers to a digital association.
- Stage 1
Founded
A small group of Suna East teachers set up a voluntary welfare pool to support colleagues through bereavement.
- Stage 2
First constitution
Members ratify the first SESTWA Constitution, setting governance, elections and contribution rules.
- Stage 3
100 members
SESTWA reaches 100 active members and extends coverage to every school in the sub-county.
- Stage 4
M-Pesa contributions
Contributions move from cash and cheques to mobile money, cutting collection time and improving accountability.
- Stage 5
Digital portal
Members onboard themselves, the Secretary manages accounts and every contribution is reported in real time.
What the association exists to do.
The objectives set out in the SESTWA constitution.
- Bereavement support
- Financial assistance to members who lose a spouse, child, parent or other declared dependant.
- Member welfare
- Support through other welfare situations announced by the Secretary, including medical emergencies.
- Teacher unity
- A spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood among all teachers of Suna East Sub-County, Migori County.
- Transparent governance
- Accountable records of all contributions and disbursements, open to every active member.
- Professional growth
- Promote the professional welfare and collective voice of teachers within the sub-county.
- Democratic leadership
- Leadership elected by members and held accountable through periodic general meetings.