Kerugoya Good Shepherd Academy Director, John Mutonge, has urged the government to ensure fairness and transparency in the placement of learners who sat for the recently concluded Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
Mutonge said all learners across the country go through the same curriculum and therefore deserve equal opportunities during Senior School placement.
Speaking during the school’s results briefing, the director emphasized that a credible placement system will motivate both learners and teachers while strengthening confidence in the education sector. He said parents and schools invest heavily in preparing candidates, making it crucial for the process to be just and consistent for all.
Mutonge also called on parents to take extra care of their children during the festive season, noting that December is often filled with activities that may expose learners to risks. He urged parents to remain vigilant, guide their children wisely, and help them stay safe, saying their wellbeing is key to protecting their future.
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While celebrating the school’s performance, the director revealed that Kerugoya Good Shepherd Academy had 100 candidates — 47 boys and 53 girls — sitting for the assessment.
He noted that this was the first class to sit the KJSEA under the new curriculum, and the results reflected hard work from both learners and teachers.
Mutonge announced that 10 learners scored 70 points and above, marking a strong show for the school’s pioneer class. The top achievers included:
Lydiah Levernar Mweru – 71 points, Michelle Wamaitha – 71 points
Frankline Wamburi -71points, Abigael Nyambura – 71 points
Lawrence Ndung’u – 71 points, Kariuki Mbutu – 70 points
Christian Alvin – 70 points, Jerald Ndung’u – 70 points
Michele Gathitu – 70 points, Jedidah Felister Nyakio -70 points
He attributed the strong performance to the close cooperation between teachers and parents, noting that teamwork created a supportive environment for learners to excel.
A parent, Jason Kariuki, echoed the director’s call for fairness in Senior School placement. He said hardworking learners should not be disadvantaged by inconsistencies in the system, adding that equal opportunities would allow children to transition smoothly to the next stage of learning.
Kerugoya Goodshepherd continues to shine by producing the best perfomers by producing over 77 learners with over 60 and 10 with over 70 points,10 with 50 points and 3 with 45.
By Jane Mugambi
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