The week-long Murang’a KESSHA Chapter training wrapped up on Thursday, bringing to a close an intensive programme that equipped senior secondary school heads with skills in financial management, good governance, leadership and mental health support.
The training also addressed emerging challenges faced by school leaders, including rising mental health concerns among learners and teachers, and emphasised the need for supportive, well-governed learning spaces.
The Murang’a session marks the final county-level conference ahead of the annual KESSHA national meeting, scheduled to begin on June 22, as stipulated in the Ministry of Education calendar.
During the closing ceremony, Murang’a Teacher Service Commission (TSC) County Director Magret Kinyanjui urged school heads to uphold professionalism and commitment in service delivery.
“Let’s do our best in whatever we do so that we leave a good legacy behind,” she said.
Kinyanjui noted that effective leadership in schools remains critical to improving learning environments and ensuring accountability in the use of public resources.
She commended the participants for dedicating a full week to building their capacity and challenged them to apply the knowledge gained in their institutions.
Kinyanjui also vowed that the TSC would continue supporting educators as they navigate emerging challenges within the profession.
She encouraged teachers to maintain open communication with the commission, noting that collaborative engagement is key to strengthening both teacher welfare and overall education standards.
Mental health concerns
Addressing the rising mental health concerns among teachers, Kinyanjui assured participants that the TSC is committed to offering assistance to those in need.
“Kindly forward the names of the teachers who are struggling with mental health; we will help them,” she said.
She emphasised that supporting teachers’ well-being is essential in safeguarding the quality of learning and sustaining a healthy school environment.
Murang’a KESSHA chair Peter Stanley Gitu echoed the TSC director’s sentiments, stressing the need for school heads and teachers to execute their duties with unwavering commitment and passion to nurture well-rounded learners.
He urged educators to remain focused on delivering quality education that secures a brighter future for the country.
“Let’s come up with a way forward to ensure the prosperity of the children of this great Republic of Kenya,” he said.
Gitu noted that empowering learners ultimately empowers the nation, as today’s students will become tomorrow’s leaders and key drivers of the economy.
He further appreciated the support extended by both the TSC and the Ministry of Education, saying their continued collaboration is vital in addressing teachers’ needs and elevating the quality of education.
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Gitu also pledged that school heads would fully support the TSC, emphasising the importance of collaboration in addressing challenges within the education sector.
He noted that open communication between the commission and teachers would foster a more effective and responsive system.
He urged the commission to proactively engage educators whenever issues arise, saying a joint approach is key to achieving sustainable solutions.
By Shaban Omar
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