A section of Lodwar Boys High School alumni under the Lodwar Old Boys Association (LOBA) has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the school’s leadership following what they termed an unacceptable performance in the 2025 KCSE examinations. Led by chairperson Dr Robert Abok, the alumni said the results reflect systemic issues that require urgent corrective action.
The school posted a mean grade of 5.5616 and did not register any A or A‑ grades. The grade distribution shows six candidates scored B+, 19 attained B, 28 earned C+, 40 posted C, 27 scored C‑, 45 obtained D+, 27 recorded D, and two received D‑.
Alumni said the outcome falls short of expectations for a national school and signals a breakdown in academic standards and student support systems.
“As the association chairman, I am very embarrassed. The existing school administration should be overhauled as soon as possible,” Dr Abok said, adding that the results do not align with the school’s tradition of excellence. Another alumnus, Lomenen Junior, described the performance as a wake‑up call. “These results hurt deeply. Seventy‑four Ds from a national school are not just mere statistics but a wake‑up call. What happened to the culture of excellence that built this institution? We owe our students, teachers, parents, and alumni better,” he said.
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Lomenen called for a leadership audit to restore accountability, discipline, mentorship, and academic focus. He argued that the school must re‑centre its mission around student outcomes and effective teaching, with clear performance benchmarks and stronger oversight.
Responding to criticism that alumni have not supported the school sufficiently, Dr Abok outlined LOBA’s recent interventions. He said the association has provided sustained support over the past five years, including the donation of 850 books in 2025 worth over KSh1 million, and continuous engagement with the administration, teachers, and students on performance improvement.
“We have so far conducted four rounds of mentorship engagements and completed a KSh15 million modern library. We have also renewed efforts among our alumni to improve the overall infrastructure of the school,” he said.
Dr Abok added that while LOBA is proud of its contributions, the impact must be reflected in academic outcomes. He urged the school’s leadership to align management practices with the resources and mentorship provided, and to institute measurable reforms that can restore confidence among stakeholders. “We expect our efforts to be reflected in the school’s performance,” he said.
The alumni said they will continue to push for reforms and partner with the school to rebuild a culture of excellence, insisting that accountability and strong leadership are essential to reversing the decline and honouring the school’s legacy.
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