Over 10, 000 school principals are set for the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) conferences, as both regional and national dates are announced.
The Conferences dates which were communicated through a circular of the KESSHA 2026 Calendar of events released on March 25, 2026 will see teachers tackle a series issues ailing the education sector.
Some of the issues expected to be on the table are;
The question of ghost learners and threat by Ministry of Education to punish those who found responsible: This issue has rattled the education sector, with the ministry moving fast to clean the students records following the report by the Auditor general that the government is losing billions through the inflated students number and existence ghost schools.
The Principals are also expected to discuss the issue of the delay in supply of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) grade 10 books, which has affected the learning of the Competency Based Education pioneer group in senior schools.
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They will discuss the issue of the delayed school capitation, whereby school heads grapple with ever rising debts at the expense of insufficient disbursed capitation.
The principals are expected to dwell in the issue of congestion of grade 10 learners in cluster 1 and 2 senior schools and the dwindling number of students enrolling in day secondary schools which are at the verge of closure.
Senior schools across the country are struggling with strained infrastructure, which are forced to accommodate the ever growing number of students. During 2026 conferences, principals are expected to come up with policies which will enable the government to find a lasting solution to the problem.
Schools are also struggling with teacher shortages especially for the Junior and senior schools. Principals are expected to discuss this issue which is affecting the implementation of the new curriculum.
All eyes are now on the much anticipated both regional KESSHA conference set for April and the national which will run as from June 22-26 in Mombasa to tackle the underlying issues affecting the smooth running of senior schools in the country
By Our reporter
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