From English alphabets to life lessons. She taught us more than what was in the syllabus.
This is Mrs. Musinga 👏. Our Class 1 to 3 teacher at Ruai Primary School, 1990 to 2000. She was calm, composed, and compassionate.
Her presence felt like a lullaby with a hidden iron fist. Just ask Gladys , who learned the hard way that you can’t hide behind tall lies. Or furniture.
She taught us English, Maths, CRE, and Music. Shaping our little minds with big dreams. Yesterday, we reunited as grown-ups with grown stories. We walked down memory lane with her. We celebrated the quiet power of her presence in our earliest academic steps.
Nursing may have been her first dream. Her brothers had other plans. But, teaching turned out to be the mission. And what a mission it was! She poured her heart into our growth, and later, into building her own Morning Glory Academy. 🌅
Her favorite pupil? Mercy Ngunjiri. The Scottish dancer who pirouetted into her heart. And the legends? Tracy wa Mugo. She had a talent for losing books and stretching Mrs. Musinga’s patience like a rubber band in P.E. class.
And yes, there was that fateful day. Gladys tried to hide but was tall as a giraffe in a room full of kindergartners. 😄
Mrs. Musinga has been married over 50 years.
Mr. Musinga, ever the wise philosopher, reminded us, “Drunkenness is a budget killer. For both money 💰 and time 🕛.”
Together, they’ve raised six children. They have built a life of love and laughter. They continue to prove that Love isn’t a scam. Just a lifelong investment! ❤️
It was a gift to sit with her. We laughed and remembered.
We honored the woman who helped us spell our first words. She also taught us to sing our first hymns.
Mwalimu, thank you. Your legacy echoes in who we are.
Proverbs 13:22 – A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children. #ALegacyForYourChildren
🕊️ Bittersweet Goodbye
On February 22, 2025, we laid to rest Mrs. Musinga.
Our mentor, and guiding light. As I listened to her eulogy, a question quietly echoed within me. Is life only about being born, getting an education, starting a family, working hard, and eventually falling sick? 🤷♂️
While death is definite, the more urgent question is: How much LIFE is in your years? Mrs. Musinga’s life was rich. Not in gold or titles. But in love, impact, and quiet influence.
She shaped minds and softened hearts. Her legacy lives in every pupil she ever guided. It thrives in every song she taught. Her gifts include every moment of calm she offered us.
We are grateful we brought her flowers 💐 while she could still smell them. We are thankful we laughed with her. Not just about her.
She bid farewell to her time with us on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
And we bid farewell to her in return on Saturday, February 22, 2025
Safiri salama, Mwalimu. Tutaonana baadaye. 👋#NileteeMauaNikiwaHai 💐
📚Read other inspiring teacher stories:
- 2024: The Bell Rang, We Came Back: Honoring Ruai Primary Teachers
- 2023: Laughter, Chalk & Legacy: Honoring Our Ruai Primary Teachers – Year 3!
- 2022: When the Students Give Back: Ruai Primary Reunited, Retired, and Remembered
- 2021: Nine Families, Countless Blessings: A Journey Back to Those Who Raised Us
👉 Click the links above or check the “Alumni Stories” category on my blog.
💬 I’d Love to Hear From You!
Do you have a memorable story, lesson, or laugh shared with Mrs. Musinga’? Or a teacher who shaped your life?
Drop it in the comments below! Let’s honor the unsung heroes who raised us with rulers, rhymes, and relentless love.
📌#TeacherTribute #RuaiPrimarySchool #LegacyOfLearning #MwalimuWaThamani #MorningGloryAcademy #LifeLessons #LoveIsntAScam
Truly grateful that the Lord allowed us the opportunity to celebrate her on this side of eternity
I love the memories & I keep the lessons learned as a crown of honor to my heroine Mrs. Musinga.