Parents have been urged to be firm on their children so as to curb escalating cases of indiscipline and burning of schools.
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti said it was unfortunate that cases of arson in schools were on the rise, causing parents to incur heavy costs in rebuilding the schools.
Speaking after celebration of mass at the Machakos Town Catholic Cathedral on Sunday, Governor Ndeti who was flanked by members of her executive said although corporal punishment had been banned in schools, it is important for parents not to ‘spare the rod’ in instilling discipline in their children.
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“I am saddened by the increasing incidences of burning of schools. I ask our children to stop the destruction and also urge our parents to be firm on their children. It’s about carrot and stick. It cannot be carrot carrot always,”she said.
She said the county government will embark on a thorough inspection of schools to ensure they are compliant with fire safety regulations.
The county recently received two firefighting engines to boost its capacity to handle the rise in the cases of infernos, particularly in schools.
By Stephen Muthini
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