Category: Education

Hers is not only a story of resilience but a will to succeed and make a change in society.

Events planning and management have always given her immense pleasure and satisfaction.

She is the founder and director of Ashley’s Events Training Institute, an initiative that is currently equipping over 500 youth in Nakuru County with skills to develop their talents and enhance professionalism in organizing a host of events including bridal showers, birthday parties, corporate events, weddings as well as conferences.

Meet the 36-year-old Julie Chege, an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, event organizer, and public relations consultant all rolled into one.

According to Ms Chege the institute situated in the lush green environment within Njoro Township complemented with a beautifully manicured lawn seeks to convert young people into local, continental, and global event organizers through brand building and offering access to new physical and digital markets.

The trainees whose ages range between 19 to 33 years
are taken through a development phase that includes public relations, interpersonal communication, brand image, marketing, financial management as well as event organization strategies.

‘The goal is to enhance the technical expertise of the different stakeholders in the events organization economy in a bid to intensify the quality of services offered to clients in the industry and enable a robust ecosystem,’ said the director.

Ms Chege further noted that despite the region’s vibrant events boom, the industry continues to punch below its weight amid a growing middle class that increasingly opens opportunities for an expanded clientele base.

She added ‘There aren’t many professional events people who can hold live events that meet the highest standards of quality, so the professionals usually referred to by people wishing to hold events are spread very thin and cannot handle all of them,’

Ms Chege expressed regret that the capacity to manage events is usually affected in terms of quality, particularly durin
g festive seasons when there are so many.

The director who also founded Ashleys Events and Marketing Company 13 years ago pointed out that to be successful event organizers, the trainees are equipped with superior organizational skills and great interpersonal expertise.

Ashleys Events and Marketing Company specializes in the planning and execution of retreats, team-building activities, Kids’ fun activities, family fun fairs, schools/institutions fun days, weddings, and event decorations, among others.

She explained that Ashley’s Events Training Institute has prioritized effective communication, paying attention to detail and creativity and ‘thinking out of the box’ in its training manual.

‘Most people who involve themselves in event organization lack marketing skills and access to markets. We take this craft thing for granted in Kenya because we see it all over the place. We don’t question whether they (event organizers) make enough money if they are getting anywhere at all, or if it’s a waste of time,’ s
he said

She went on ‘People give themselves all sorts of titles and because we do not yet have controls in the events organization industry. In some cases, clients get swindled while event organizers churn out sub-standard work,’

Ashley’s Events Training Institute has also launched a Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) wing that offers trade and craft courses in plumbing, electrical installation, leatherwork, computing, hairdressing, interior decorations, dressmaking and design, and masonry.

Ms Chege affirms that event planning is not a static job, as it requires one to always be on toes and ready to learn new concepts and trends of the market.

‘Behind a great event is a great organizer who has spent countless hours planning and understanding the ins and outs of the event. This is paired with careful planning strategic thinking and attention to detail,’ she affirmed

Ashleys Events and Marketing Company’s list of clients includes banks, industrial concerns involved in the manufacture of buildin
g materials, food stuffs and farms in puts, non-governmental organizations, learning institutions, private security firms, and parastatals among others.

‘But the small events organizing career is growing fast with many unprofessional players coming in to offer services at very low cost and substandard services. We have no organization to oversee standards and this means clients hardly get what they deserve,’ she said.

She added that companies should seek to establish the ability of a firm to handle their activity starting from a firm’s capacity, array of talent, and career history.

Rosemary Wangari, a tutor at the institute noted that since opportunities in the events organization industry have been the main challenge, resulting in stiff competition in the field, youth need to be equipped with the right knowledge and skills in events planning and management services to make them outstanding

‘Events organization is not just about providing tents, seats and sound systems. As an event planner there are ways
to do things perfectly and things you should never do,’ Ms Wangari elaborated

She added ‘Event etiquette is important to ensure you do not overstep your boundaries or get a reputation for being unprofessional.

Ms Wangari explained that the trainees are being made aware of various traditions that differ between countries and cultures.

‘For instance, did you know that in some countries there are different meanings to nodding and shaking your head? She poses

Ms Wangari indicated that Ashley’s Events Training Institute’s TVET wing had shifted to a demand-driven approach where extensive industry engagement determines much of the skills taught.

The workforce development and work-based learning programme at the TVET, she observed, serves as an exemplary model for aligning higher education with industry needs.

‘Our model involves creating training programmes specifically designed to meet the unique needs of various industries. The training proves versatile, offered either at the employer’s site or at the colleg
e, allowing for flexibility and ensuring that the training is directly relevant to the specific needs of the business,’

Ms Wangari indicated that their TVET training model was addressing the growing need for advanced technical skills in the global workforce.

She added that leadership and professional development courses form another critical component of the institute’s training model adding that the courses are tailored to individuals looking to advance their career skills and prepare for leadership roles.

‘The curriculum covers a range of skills essential for modern professionals, including problem-solving, project management, and effective communication,’

The tutor explained that training the program integrates academic learning with practical work experience, offering a unique educational approach. It provides students with essential skills by exposing them to real-life work situations, enhancing their practical abilities.

‘We are working on arranged internships, apprenticeships, and co-op positions,
that will enable students to gain real-world experience in their fields of study, rather than students searching endlessly for negligibly relevant attachments on their own,’ she revealed

22-year-old Jecinter Ciana studying Electrical Installation at the institution was of the opinion that the youth must stop taking a back seat and be at the forefront in promoting TVET as a key ingredient for economic transformation and job creation.

Ms Ciana challenged parents to champion Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses to help their children acquire relevant skills favourable to the local and international labour markets.

She observed that technical training plays a vital role in strengthening the country’s economy.

Ms Ciana said parents should now focus more on courses offered in vocational training centres.

Mr David Kinuthia, pursuing a hairdressing and cosmetology course at the TVET, argued that technical and vocational training answers economic challenges such as unemployment.

He affi
rmed that the strength and future of a country’s economy depends on two major factors, the skills of its manpower and the production that comes from it. This, he added, can only be achieved through TVET, as it is the masterpiece of alleviating poverty and ushering in growth.

Mr Kinuthia said the time had come for institutions to offer training that is relevant in the market.

‘TVET trainers must equip students with skills which will address what is needed in the industries and the local market,’ said Mr Kinuthia

He noted that TVET trainers must know the linkage between them and the industries so that both know what is needed in the market.

‘Kenyan TVET must continually work to churn out students who have relevant skills to work in industries or can be self-employed after completing their courses,’ said Kinuthia

He said this was in line with Vision 2030 to ensure Kenya becomes one of the best-industrialized countries.

Wamboi Kuria, studying interior design, indicated that TVETs need to ensure their studen
ts have multi-skills. She said the linkage between TVET institutions and the public and private sectors would ensure there was a connection in curriculum development and internship opportunities.

‘The responsibility for equipping young individuals with the essential skills they need to thrive, addressing the youth unemployment, and ensuring social-economic stability within the nation lies primarily with the education sector, notably TVET,’ stated Ms Kuria

However, she maintained that it is equally vital for companies and business membership organizations to play their role in the skill development of the country’s youths.

‘Only by shaping TVETs in partnership, can we collectively cultivate a competitive and employable workforce. This effort is not just a responsibility but also a vital interest for both companies and the nation as a whole,’ noted Ms Kuria.

While noting that TVET linkage plays a vital role in bridging the gap between education and employment she stated there was need to improve the percept
ion of TVET institutions and redeem their reputations as the ideal option for the youth to gain a meaningful education.

Source: Kenya News Agency

The Lugari National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) has awarded full secondary school education scholarships to 405 bright but needy students joining schools within the constituency.

A section of learners who have been awarded full scholarship by the Lugari National Government Constituency Development Fund lift high the Sh50 million dummy cheque at Lumakanda Grounds.

Area MP Nabii Nabwera, speaking at Lumakanda Grounds while seeing off Form 1 learners to their respective schools, noted that the beneficiaries will have their four-year school fees fully paid.

Nabwera reminded the students of their obligation to ensure they score higher grades at the end of the four years.

He said, ‘I want to thank God that I can see over 400 young people who had almost given up regaining their hope. They will now get education and, later on, come back and change the lives of their parents and the general community. I encourage you to challenge yourself and make the best use of this opportunity.’

Nabwera
said students who didn’t qualify for the scholarships will have a chance during the awarding of bursaries.

‘The total amount we are investing in the scholarships and bursaries in conjunction with the Kenya Commercial Bank-Webuye branch is Sh50 million. The NG-CDF is contributing Sh44 million, while the bank is giving us Sh6 million,’ he explained.

The MP dismissed those comparing Lugari to other older constituencies that started making good use of the Constituency Development Fund kitty decades ago.

‘We are doing what other people did before we invented and started the kitty. We should be having thousands of students sponsored right now. However, there is always the first step,’ reiterated Nabwera.

The first-time lawmaker challenged teachers, parents, students, and other stakeholders to complement each other by proactively playing their respective roles and ensuring better results are achieved for society to move forward.

Members of the County Assembly present at the function, including Bernard Bokanda (
Lumakanda), Titus Kwoma (Chekalini), Dan Mukwami (Lwandeti), and Balex Pius (Chevaywa), hailed the MP, saying he has given education in Lugari a new meaning.

They said the initiative will play a critical role in uplifting education standards in the constituency; hence, the beneficiaries should make good use of the opportunity.

The leaders further urged all stakeholders to work together and accord the children the best learning environment for them to excel in their studies.

While reminding parents to take their rightful position in their children’s education, Kwoma said education is the only equaliser, and it is only through higher grades that they can eradicate poverty amidst them.

On his part, Balex challenged the learners to work hard and get excellent grades as a reciprocation for the scholarships.

Lugari Sub County Director of Education Magdalene Igwatai lauded the MP for his efforts in transforming the constituency’s education sector, noting that the constituency is set to have an increased number
of students transiting to tertiary institutions.

She said the scholarships are in line with the Ministry of Education policy of access, retention, and transition because, for the next four years, the beneficiaries will not drop out due to lack of school fees.

Igwatai urged parents and guardians to strive to provide the students with the basics and a conducive learning environment now that the school fees have been fully paid.

She urged the school principals to ensure they bring out the best in students joining their institutions.

Lugari Kenya Secondary Schools Headteachers Association (KESHA) Chairman David Makokha lauded the MP’s scholarship programme, saying education is the best investment that will play a key role in transforming the future of the children.

He urged the students to utilise the opportunity to change their lives and those of their families by working hard and realising their dreams.

Lugari Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) Chairman Andrew Tobias Omusale asked the
parents to be responsible and play their role now that the MP is paying all the school fees.

Parents and guardians of the scholarship beneficiaries expressed their joy, terming the initiative a God-sent opportunity.

They thanked the MP for the support, saying their children will now go to school without interruption for four years.

Source: Kenya News Agency

16 students from Narok High School were arrested for allegedly leading a riot in protest against the school principal’s continued stay after transfer.

Hundreds of students walked out of school after taking their lunch and walked towards the Narok town direction, where they threw stones at motorbikes and vehicles that were parked beside the road.

Narok Town Assistant County Commissioner (ACC), Ali Shakur, said the students complained of the continued stay of their Principal, David Kirui, who had since been transferred.

Students rioted by pelting stones at pedestrians and motor vehicles, damaging several vehicles in the town center, according to Shukur.

Following the unrest, the Assistant County Commissioner, led the security team, the School Board of Management and education officers in a closed door meeting, that resolved that those students who rioted to be sent home, while others remain in school to continue with their normal school programme.

It was also resolved that the school Board of Management s
hould assess the total damage caused and take appropriate action. The County Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Director was also tasked to deal with the succession issues appropriately.

The 16 arrested are expected to be arraigned in a Narok Court, where they will be charged with vandalism.

The Narok High School has been performing below expectation in the National examination, despite the school having some of the best infrastructure in the County.

In last year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination, 334 candidates sat for the examination and managed a mean of 5.39.

The School, considered to be a giant school in the County, was beaten by new upcoming schools such as Nkarretta Secondary School, that managed a mean score of 8.5 and Moi Naikarra that got a mean score of 8.2.

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Fafi member of parliament Salah Yakub has launched a zero-fee program for all secondary schools in his constituency in a bid to boost the 100 per cent transition from primary to secondary schools.

The move also aims at increasing secondary school enrolment, which will further increase the schools’ capitation funding by the government and enhance teacher posting, thus improving access to education.

Speaking at Nanigi Secondary School, where he distributed uniforms, boxes, mosquito nets, and other assorted equipment to students joining Form One in Fafi Constituency, Yakub further added that in the course of next week, he will introduce a milk program where all local primary school pupils will be receiving two packets of milk per school day.

The MP who also presented fee payment cheques for secondary school students to their principals, noted that no student in his constituency will be sent home for fees.

‘For us to get the rightful share, we have to increase school enrollment so that we compete favourably
with schools from other parts of the country. This is why I found it worth starting this program for the second consecutive year, with a view to ensuring no student is sent home for fees,’ he said.

Yakub also urged the government to improve security in the region, especially for teachers in Fafi which has been experiencing frequent attacks by the Al Shabaab terror group.

Fafi deputy county commissioner Thomas Bett, who was also present during the event directed all chiefs and their assistants to ensure that all children in their areas jurisdictions are enrolled in schools.

Bett warned that stern action would be taken against any chief who would be found not implementing this particular government directive.

He further urged the residents to share with authorities any information on terrorists promising that prompt action would be taken.

Ijara MP Abdi Ali has also been running a zero school fee program, while the Garissa County government has been offering sponsorships for students pursuing teaching cours
es in a bid to find home solutions for the teacher shortage in the region.

Meanwhile, North Eastern leaders have embarked on a campaign to increase school enrollment for children in the region through school sponsorship programs.

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It’s a sigh of relief for the parents and guardians of 20 needy students across Mombasa County who excelled in KCPE, as Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) awarded them a Sh5 Million scholarship, to cover their secondary education.

The KCB scholarship program, was established in 2005, to provide high school education scholarships to bright, vulnerable, marginalized, and disadvantaged boys and girls.

FGM champions, teenage mothers, girls rescued from early marriages, sports talented students, and boys from cattle-rustling-prone regions.

The Scholarship program has seen substantial growth, with 54 beneficiaries being increased between 2005 and 2011. Over the years, the program has expanded progressively, stabilizing at awarding 200 scholarships per year.

The selection criteria include having attended a public primary school, attaining the county cut-off point, and coming from needy households.

For special categories such as teen moms, FGM champions, and the gifted, the cut-off marks of 300 and 250 for students wi
th disabilities are applied. A crucial aspect of the selection process involves obtaining a referral from local authorities, including the chief, head teacher, and a religious leader.

The comprehensive scholarship package includes the payment of tuition fees for four years, settled at the beginning of each term, along with covering all necessary educational requirements such as books and uniforms.

Complementing the financial support, a mandatory mentorship program has been established, ensuring personalized guidance and support for each beneficiary.

KCB Kilindini Branch Manager, Collins Obiero, says the Bank want to make an impact on the lives of students in the education sector.

‘We are making an impact on the lives of these children, who come from a humble background. As a bank, we will assist the 20 students throughout their secondary studies,’ said Obiero at the Royal Castle in Mombasa.

This year marks the 17th Anniversary of the bank’s scholarship program, and the organization received over 12,000 a
pplications. Applicants were chosen ,based on their KCPE results and the level of need.

Tabitha Michelle Mboya, a beneficiary of the scholarship, expressed her joy after her dream to join secondary school became a reality, she aspires to become a medical doctor.

‘I am pleased and thank God for giving me such an opportunity. May God bless KCB for making my dream come true, to enroll in Moi Girls Secondary in Nairobi, after getting 395 marks in my KCPE examination,’ said Mboya.

Parents thanked the organization, stating that the scholarship would be critical to their future.

Tom Mboya, a parent said, ‘I am grateful for the opportunity that my daughter has been given by the KCB as I had no means but now all her secondary studies will be fully covered by KCB. I will urge her to work hard for her future.’

KCB Kisauni Branch Manager, Susan Auko, emphasized the importance of personal effort over choosing a school.

‘It’s not the school that you join that determines your form four grades. You can succeed in any s
chool, it’s not the school but your efforts that will determine your KCSE grades,’ she said.

Joseph Owino, an alumnus of the KCB foundation program, expressed gratitude for the support that contributed to his impressive A- at Ribe High School.

‘To my little brothers and sisters going to various high schools don’t engage in things that will make you lose focus, please work smart,’ he advised the beneficiaries.

Mombasa County Secretary and Head of Public Service, Jayzan Faruk, acknowledged KCB’s strategic partnership with the County Government in promoting education.

He said KCB remains a key strategic partner with the County Government when it comes to education.

Source: Kenya News Agency

Secondary school principals have strongly condemned the attack on their colleague at Isongo Secondary School in Kakamega who was ousted by angry parents on claims of poor examination results.

Principals from several secondary schools in Murang’a County who held a presser at the County TSC offices condemned the attack saying there are better ways to address such grievances.

Speaking on behalf of the school principals, Mr. Willy Kuria who is the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KSSHA) chairman, condemned the incident and said the parents should have used the right avenues to address their grievances in a dignified manner.

Kuria said that parents should not attack or assault teachers and added the culprits behind the incident should be arrested and charged.

‘Attacking and beating up teachers in their schools is not acceptable and cannot be allowed to continue,’ he said.

Kuria stated that David Wafula of Isongo Secondary School in Kakamega was ambushed and attacked in his office and frog matched ou
t of the school by armed and drunk persons who should be dealt with accordingly.

‘The head teacher has recorded a statement with the police and therefore the attackers should be arrested and prosecuted,’ Kuria said.

The parents of Isongo reportedly blamed the teacher for poor performance noting that in the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations, 173 out of 179 students at Isongo Secondary school scored grade D- (minus) while 4 scored grade E.

The KSSHA chairman called upon the Cabinet Secretary for Interior to address the issue promptly saying that several other teachers are living in fear and they need to be assured of their safety.

He noted that if not properly addressed this unfortunate instance could lead to a surge in similar acts across the country which would adversely affect education.

Kuria called upon the Teachers Service Commission to transfer all the affected teachers for the sake of their security and their dignity.

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In a groundbreaking initiative, female inmates at Shimo la Tewa Prison are set to benefit from opportunities to establish and manage businesses to support their families and lay the foundation for startup ventures upon their release.

Correctional Services Principal Secretary, Salome Beacco spearheaded the pioneering of the Shimo la Tewa Women Prison Chandaria Workshop.

The workshop will encompass a bakery, tailoring, and ICT hub, and also the ‘Karakana Project’, an initiative by First Lady Rachel Ruto where the female inmates will be trained on cross-crocheting.

The PS said that the initiative was taken to empower women by fostering entrepreneurship, enabling them to build essential capital for future business endeavors and reintegration into society, and also contribute to their long-term economic self-sufficiency.

Beacco said inmates have a chance to get vocational and educational training skills in various sectors at the prison workshop and be equipped with commercial equipment, raw materials plus a s
eed capital to kick-start production.

The workshop will be used as a training center for inmates on different skills they require, and in return get markets of their products outside; with the proceeds they generate being used to uplift their family’s lives.

‘As part of our reforms package, the Department for Correctional Services offers inmates various rehabilitation programs while in prison, including education and vocational training skills similar to what will go on in this workshop once completed,’ said Beacco.

It will support the prison’s newly established Entrepreneurship and Vocational Training which is set to equip the inmates with skills that they can rely on once released.

Beacco said the Shimo la Tewa workshop is the third after a similar one was unveiled in Meru and Lang’ata women prisons. She said similar projects will be unveiled in Kisumu and Nyeri prisons later this year.

‘The Workshop will be the third after the expansion of the Chandaria Lang’ata Women Prison Workshop which will be lau
nched on February 6, 2024, and the Chandaria Meru Women Prison Workshop which will be handed over on February 14, 2024,’ she noted.

‘The idea that this workshop will be run as a social enterprise with the proceeds aimed at assisting the inmates for skills development and to reintegrate back to the society is yet another opportunity for the inmates to reconnect with society,’ Beacco said.

‘At this juncture, I wish to thank the Chandaria Foundation for this great initiative that perfectly complements our programs at the correctional services. I have no doubt whatsoever that this rehabilitative initiative will certainly help many people get back on their feet and eventually become constructive members of society,’ she concluded.

Source: Kenya News Agency

High Schools across the country witness the enthusiastic enrollment of Form 1 students, embarking on a new Educational Chapter.

Mwanahamisi Omar, Mama Ngina Girls’ Principal, said that the Form 1 intake process has been smooth in the school and that they have already received over 200 students so far as they expect the process to be ongoing for the whole week.

She said that the school is expecting to receive about 300 Form 1 intakes.

The principal said that the administration has been inundated with appeals from concerned parents seeking flexibility in managing their financial commitments by settling the school fees in installments.

‘We quite agree and understand the parents; that’s why we came up with the plan that they should at least pay a reasonable amount first, then settle the rest by half term,’ Omar said.

She went on to say that they have also experienced needy cases, giving an example of one special case where they received a student who arrived at the school with their parents with no shopping
items.

‘Fortunately, she was picked by one of our board members, who facilitated everything for her, including shopping items. We are grateful to have her in our school because she is a bright girl who scored 381 marks from a very humble background,’ the principal said.

The school head emphasized the school’s commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment conducive to academic excellence and character development.

‘Each student stepping through these gates is a testament to our collective dedication to education and we look forward to fostering an environment where curiosity is sparked, talents are honed, and lifelong friendships are forged,’ she continued.

Abdulnassir Bahar, one of the parents who had brought their children for Form 1 enrollment at Mama Ngina Girls, said that they had traveled from Ijara Constituency.

Bahar said that the intake process was smooth; however, the school items were quite pricey.

He also noted that the increase in school fees was a stretch for them and that
the administration agreed to their plea to settle the fees in installments.

Source: Kenya News Agency

Parents and learners from different parts of the country will be matching their way to various secondary schools for the ongoing form-one admission, an engagement process that is expected to last for a week.

The form one admission kicked off on Monday, 15 as directed by the Ministry of Education across the country, and in Migori County, various secondary schools had a beehive of activities as parents, teachers and students moved from one place to another amidst the admission process.

At Migori Boys High School, parents and students had already stuffed the school’s compound as early as 7 a.m. during the second day of admission.

The incoming students, donned new Migori Boys uniforms and carrying backpacks filled with enthusiasm, eagerly explored their new environment. The energy of the admissions day set the tone for what promises to be a dynamic and enriching year at the school.

Speaking to some of the students, they expressed their excitement, saying that this marked the beginning of a transformative cha
pter of their eager young minds.

Kennedy Chacha, a student from Kuria, said that the start of his form-one journey marks a significant step in his educational process and career development.

‘Migori Boys has always been my dream high school and being here is a privilege. I have always admired its academics and the co-curricular activities, and I look forward to enjoying my stay during my entire four years, said Kennedy Chacha.

As the admission process continues, parents lament about facing multiple challenges with the whole process of form one admission that included; additional charges not included in the fee structure as well as the unforeseen high prices of admission requirements.

Salome Achieng, a parent of a form one student who was joining Migori Boys, disclosed that some of the challenges that the majority of the parents were facing were the high costs of buying some of the school requirements and increased school fees.

‘We were shocked as parents when we were informed that we were required to pay
some additional amount of money that had not been indicated in the student’s admission letter,’ bemoaned Achieng.

The parents urged the National and County governments, and the Constituency Development Funds (CDFs) to increase the amount of education bursaries and scholarships to help ease the burden of school fees for those who cannot afford them.

The Equity Bank-Wings to Fly Scholarship Programme and the Elimu Scholarship Programme offered 16 and 252 scholarships respectively to students set to join form one this year in Migori County.

The county saw a total of 43,137 siting for their 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and according to the County Director of Education Jacob Onyiego, they expect a 100 percent transition to enable each child access secondary education.

Source: Kenya News Agency

Kinoru Mixed Day Secondary School community in Imenti North Sub-county has taken last year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results to be an eye-opener on the importance of pursuing modalities of posting commendable results.

Speaking to KNA in her office, the school Principal, Penina Mutembei, said the results were very discouraging considering the efforts made and the high hopes of recording commendable results.

Mutembei said stakeholders were trying to accept the far from being proud of results, saying they had already resolved to move on as a team in re-strategizing on how to improve on the results going forward.

The Principal said everybody was committed to improving their academic performance, starting with the routine continuous assessment tests to the final national examination, with the purpose of erasing the seemingly shameful results.

She regretted that the school was not able to produce a single student qualifying to join the university since the best candidate scored a C minu
s, while the school’s overall performance stood at a 2.77 mean score, a drop from the previous 2.98.

Mutembei said since she reported to the school in February 2023, she was on a self-driven mission to create a conducive working environment within the school, along with fostering teamwork for better results.

‘I lack words to express my disappointment in that the school failed to meet the set target of a 3.55 means score, yet the potential is there. Anyway, I strongly believe all is not gone, since there is another opportunity for us to prove our worth.’ Mutembei said.

She was optimistic that the prevailing cordial working relationship between the board of management, teachers, students and non-teaching staff had taken shape and would propel the school to excellent academic and core-curricular performance.

The principal said all efforts were geared towards shaping an all-round individual student and national development against the backdrop of school competition.

Mutembei reiterated that the school perfor
mance strategy was all inclusive to strengthen the bond between all players and relevant stakeholders to successfully discover and develop potential into prosperity.

She appreciated the immeasurable support the school receives from the county government, saying there were enough classes and well-equipped laboratories, not forgetting the manageable staff establishment.

Source: Kenya News Agency