Dr. Kola passed away after courageous battle with illness. She made history in 1965 when she became the first African teacher at Kenya High School, a milestone that opened doors for many African women who dreamed of entering the teaching profession.
Her journey began at Machakos Teachers’ Training College, where she built the foundation for her distinguished career.
She later pursued studies at Leicester University in the United Kingdom, the University of Nairobi, and earned a PhD in Philosophy and Psychology in Education from the University of Arizona in the United States.
During her teaching career, Dr. Kola served at Kipsigis, Huruma, and Mary Leakey high schools.
Tributes have poured in nationwide. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka praised her as a writer who used storytelling to nurture national growth.
He said her books shaped children’s values by teaching courage, resilience, and kindness through African-rooted characters.
Her writing enriched literary heritage and strengthened African literature in schools.
Condolences go to the Ogot and Kola families, her colleagues at East African Educational Publishers, and the many readers touched by her work.
May her soul rest in peace, and may her family find strength in this difficult time.
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