The recently concluded 48th Kenya Secondary School Heads Association, KESSHA conference which was held in Mombasa has seen principals coming into agreement on various resolutions to address the issues ailing the secondary schools in the country.
Some of the resolutions they agreed upon are as follows:
On the contentious issue of capitation, the principals urged the government to allocate minimum operational funds for low-enrollment schools and suspend infrastructure fund transfers to address outstanding debts.
They said that the capitation and school fees should be reviewed every 3 years to reflect inflation, with timely disbursement emphasized.
The principals also resolved that activity funds at all levels should be transparently disclosed to help schools bridge financial gaps.
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On Promotion and teacher management the principals asked TSC to expand job groups from D5 to D7 and expedite promotions for acting principals serving over 6 months especially in ASAL counties.
It was also agreed that TSC and unions to develop a new CBA addressing stagnation in promotions, as they agree to give reassessment of gratuity for support staff to existing NSSF contributions.
On Curriculum, Transition and Learning, principals pledged to embrace flexibility, creativity, and innovation while implementing senior school pathways.
They also urged the government to enhance KICD’s capacity to develop and evaluate learning materials timely, adding that only the highest-quality textbooks should be approved for schools.
On Talent Development and Capacity Building, the school heads encouraged stakeholders to establish strong systems for talent nurturing and teacher retooling.
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They also pledged to collaborate with KEMI, MoE, ICPAK, and PSAB for bursar training and sound financial management.
On the sustainability and Innovation, they agreed to promote clean energy adoption and increase the use of digital tools in teaching, learning, and assessment is encouraged. The also agreed to support for national ID registration for learners aged 18+ in their schools.
Policy and Compliance;
Principals agreed to adhere strictly to MoE policies and procurement laws and also adopt full implementation of electronic government procurement (eGP) to improve transparency to enhance financial credibility and accountability in their schools.
They also welcomed the Audit readiness, with financial statements due to be available by August 30.
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Finally on Equity and Global Goals, the school heads committed to deliver inclusive, equitable, and quality education that supports lifelong learning, poverty eradication, economic growth, and global interconnectedness.
These resolutions reflect KESSHA’s ongoing commitment to excellence, accountability, innovation, and sustainable development in the education sector.
By Brian Ndigo
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