The Unbeatable Team
Tracey is the founder of the UK charity Roko 20.
She used her life savings to establish the school and is passionate to ensure the pupils have the best chance in life. From a little town in Wales, UK she now lives in Kenya most of the year.
If you would like to chat to Tracey about what she does, volunteering or donations please email her on:
Job has been the Manager at Roko 20 Academy since it opened in 2014.
He is dedicated to Roko 20 and its success. He is in charge of the day to day operations at Roko 20 Academy. He is keen to empower members of our community and is very much involved in projects to improve their quality of life.
Everyone loves 'uncle' Job.
Our Teachers
We have a great team of both Primary 1 and Early Childhood Development trained teachers.
Lilian
Our new Head Teacher, Lillian first joined Roko 20 as a part-time volunteer helping to catalogue books for the school library. After graduating from Murang'a College she joined the school as a teacher and quickly became a valued member of the team. Through her dedication, leadership and commitment to the pupils, she was later promoted to Head Teacher and now leads the school's day-to-day academic activities.
Josephine
Our Deputy Head Teacher Josephine is our longest-serving teacher. Josephine has been with us since 2016. She teaches Grade 3 and serves in multiple leadership capacities as Deputy Head Teacher and Scout Patron. Her commitment to these roles is highly valued.
‘ I love being a teacher because I get to really impact and change the lives of kids’.
Abraham
Senior Teacher Abraham Ernest is a dynamic and multi-talented educator at Roko 20 Academy, dedicated to nurturing both the academic minds and creative spirits of his students. Known for his versatile teaching approach, Teacher Abraham seamlessly bridges the gap between the structured logic of Mathematics and the expressive freedom of the Creative Arts. He is deeply committed to fostering a holistic learning environment where students in Kambirwa can thrive academically, culturally, and socially under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) framework.
Esther
Teacher Esther is a long-standing member of staff and leads our Pre-Primary classes. She has played an important role in developing the early years programme and is always keen to embrace new teaching approaches. Esther is highly regarded by pupils, colleagues and volunteers for her warm, engaging teaching style and her commitment to helping every child develop a strong foundation for learning.
Joyceline
Joyceline is the genesis of our Learning Support department, a role that demands exceptional patience and tolerance. Her efforts have built strong relationships, resulting in the students' increased willingness and happiness to attend sessions.
Ann
Ann is the class teacher for Grade 5, where she brings learning to life with a practical and dynamic approach, thus keeping her students engaged and enthusiastic in every lesson. She always looks for ways to take her pupils beyond the whiteboard and textbooks, and helps them understand concepts though hands-on experience. Outside the classroom, Ann also supports students with guidance and counseling, offering a listening ear and a safe space for all.
Ruth
Ruth is the pre-primary 2 teacher, bringing warmth and energy to her classroom every single day. She keeps her learners constantly engaged by bringing in different activities such as singing, creative art, or oral English practice. She makes learning a joyful experience, and the kids genuinely love being in class with Teacher Ruth.
Monicah
Monicah rejoined the school in January 2025 as Grade 2 class teacher. In addition to her work in the classroom, she leads the 4K Club, inspiring students with farming and agricultural projects. Monicah also serves as Deputy Games Teacher, promoting physical fitness and sportsmanship across all grades.
Mercy
Mercy joined our teaching staff in February 2026 as class teacher for Grade 1. As the newest member of our team, she brings fresh energy and enthusiasm to the learners. Mercy is also in charge of hygiene and sanitation and school, and works towards maintaining a clean, safe and healthy learning environment for all the pupils.
Gedion
Gideon brings great energy in his role as the Grade 4 class teacher, always motivating his pupils to believe in themselves and push for their best. Beyond the classroom, he uses that same passion as the school’s games and sports coach. Whether he is training students for athletics or leading them through ball games for competitions, Gideon's dedication helps the pupils shine both in the field and in the classroom.
Agnes
Matron
Agnes is our longest-serving staff member, having joined us in 2014. She began as a cook and has remained exceptionally loyal. Since July 2025, she has served in the dormitory, perfectly portraying a motherly figure to our girls and boys.
Susan
Cook
Susan manages the kitchen, her service to the school dates back to 2014. She is known for her hard work and passionate management of the kitchen. She has a tough job cooking on industrial sized stoves. An early morning start at 6.30am ensures that the pupils have hot tea and cooked sweet potato to eat before they start the school day.
Sarah
Admin
Sarah joined the team in 2023 as a Day Care Teacher. She later served as a Dormitory Matron, successfully fostering a family spirit among the boarders. Since July 2025, she has transitioned to Administrative Assistant, where her work has already resulted in noticeable improvements in office efficiency.
Waithera
School Support Assistant
Waithera joined Roko 20 using her artistic talents to create murals, signs and educational displays around the school before supporting the Matron in the girls' dormitory. As School Support Assistant, she now helps with administration, reading support, the library, extracurricular activities, homework supervision and coordinating Contributing Parent volunteers. Her creativity and versatility make her a valued member of the team.
Auntie Sarah
Cook
Auntie Sarah supports Susan in the kitchen. She joins her at 630am in the morning to help prepare the meals for all the children. She ensures all the meals are ready and served at each meal time, making sure all of the learners are fed.
Kariuki (Noah)
Security and Maintenance
Affectionately known as "Soldier" by the students, Noah is much more than our security guard: he is a pillar of our school community. Whether he is keeping the school safe, fixing facilities, or lending a helping hand with building projects, Noah approaches everything he does with genuine dedication. His caring nature and kindness go into all the work he does, and you’ll often find him playing with the kids during break time.