Kiharu:One hundred seventy-one schools in Kiharu Constituency have received rice donations to provide lunch for students sitting national examinations. This initiative aims to ease the financial burden on parents during the exam period.
According to Kenya News Agency, philanthropist Karanja Mburu Wamatangi donated the rice through his foundation to both primary and secondary examination centers. The initiative is intended to help students focus on their exams without worrying about hunger, while also relieving parents of the cost of daily meals during this critical time.
Wamatangi emphasized that some families struggle to afford lunch for their children during exams, and the rice was distributed based on the number of registered candidates at each school. He stated that his foundation has been supporting this initiative for the past decade, underscoring its commitment to enhancing the examination experience for learners.
Currently, some senior schools have begun the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) are scheduled to start on October 26. Wamatangi urged exam center managers, supervisors, invigilators, and security officers to maintain vigilance and ensure the integrity of the exams.
Additionally, Wamatangi called on the government to ensure fairness and transparency in the placement of students transitioning to senior schools post-KJSEA exams. He expressed concerns about students being placed in distant day schools, which could lead to higher transport costs and inconvenience for families.
Wamatangi also highlighted the need for equitable investment in school infrastructure nationwide to prevent disparities that could disadvantage learners. He stressed the importance of considering students’ circumstances and available facilities when determining school placements.
As the long school holiday approaches, Wamatangi urged parents and guardians to monitor their children’s activities closely to prevent exposure to risky behavior. He raised concerns about teenage pregnancies in Murang’a County and called for increased parental guidance and community involvement to safeguard students during the break.
Wamatangi encouraged collaboration among parents, schools, and community leaders to ensure learners remain safe, practice responsible behavior, and are ready to return to school for the next academic term.
