It is barely a celebratory moment when a leader, who has won the favour and hearts of many, passes on the baton to another. Eva Odhiambo shaking hands with Jane Nyanumba, the new Sironga Girls principal. When did Eva Odhiambo join Sironga Girls? Sironga Girls High School has a new principal, and the video capturing the handover process has resurfaced. Eva Odhiambo Akeyo, former principal of Sironga Girls, stepped down as she passed the baton to Jane Nyanumba. In the TikTok video, Odhiambo shared wisdom and advice to the incoming principal on her last day. “I was given 1,400 girls in January 2020. Today, I am handing over 3,700 girls. Please take good care of them. Please understand them. Grow them. Accept them in their strength and weakness,” said Odhiambo, who delivered an emotional speech on her final day, leaving the students in tears. How long was Eva Odhiambo principal of Sironga Girls? Odhiambo, who served the Nyamira county-based school for three years, shook her successor’s hand. The students energetically celebrated as Odhiambo humbly addressed her successor, telling her what to do. Nyanumba nodded with a smile, acknowledging the advice of her predecessor, who was more than a principal to the girls. Other staff members who stood before them also nodded as they smiled, acknowledging Odhiambo’s wise words. Social media reactions The video went viral, gaining attention from several social media users who flocked to the comment section to react. am lost answer me: “I know the feeling. I remember when I was in high school and my principal was transferred. I cried. user9862145159849: “Good teacher.” wuodnyodongo: “Accept them in their strength and weakness.” Tajiri wa Dubai “Strong message. This madam is smart upstairs. Much love from Tanzania.” Brian Okech782: “I like the transition process.” How did Kisumu Girls receive their new principal? In another story, Kisumu Girls High burst into wild song and dance as they gave their new principal a red carpet welcome. Principal Odhiambo was the immediate ex-principal at Sironga Girls, where she was revered for her exemplary work. She joined Kisumu Girls on January 17, and the girls gave her a welcome fit for a queen with Mali Safi Chito by Marakwet Dota bellowing in the background. The teachers also joined in the dance as the headteacher joined her students, who eagerly embraced and jumped on her in a show of love.
by John Green