All primary and secondary schools across the country are set to close their doors for a five-day mid-term break beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
The nationwide closure is strategically timed to allow school principals from across the country to convene in Mombasa for the 2025 Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) summit.
The strategic KESSHA summit, expected to draw school heads from all corners of Kenya, will focus on three key pillars: improving school management practices, boosting teacher effectiveness, and ultimately, enhancing learner outcomes.
According to the conference program, Dr. Elyas Abdi, Director-General of the Ministry of Education, will lead an open forum. This session will bring together directors overseeing various departments including Senior School Education, Quality Assurance and Standards, Field Coordination, Co-curricular Activities, Project Coordination and Delivery, School Audit, Policy and Partnerships, and Special Needs Education. The discussions are expected to shape future policies and operational guidelines within these crucial areas.
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Further enriching the discussions, Prof. Laila Abubakar, the Vice Chancellor of the Technical University of Mombasa and an esteemed member of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms, will deliver an address.
Her presentation will underscore the importance of leveraging innovation and technology to enhance senior school education, reflecting the ongoing drive for modernization in the sector.
The conference will also tackle the vital issue of financial integrity. Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu is slated to address participants on the critical matter of safeguarding school funds, emphasizing transparency and accountability in financial management. Parallel to this, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will present on the implementation of new educational pathways and the evolving role of teachers and stakeholders, highlighting their integral contribution to the success of reforms.
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Finally, the well-being of students will be a prominent topic, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale scheduled to speak. His address will focus on strengthening school health systems, aiming to foster a healthier nation. Duale will also discuss the leadership role that schools play in advancing the objectives of the Social Health Authority, underscoring the interconnectedness of education and public health.
The mid-term break, though brief, is seen as an essential step in bolstering leadership capacity within the education sector.
It provides a vital platform for principals to engage in collaborative discussions, share best practices, and align on national strategies for school improvement.
By Cornelius Korir and Benedict Aoya
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