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Felix Koskei has challenged school principals across the country to embrace collaborative leadership, integrity and accountability as Kenya advances the implementation of CBE.
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He emphasized that school leaders are central to the success of education reforms and the future development of the nation.
Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has challenged secondary school principals across the country to embrace collaborative leadership, integrity and accountability as Kenya advances the implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE).
Speaking while officiating the opening of the 49th Annual National Conference of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) in Mombasa, Koskei emphasized that school leaders are central to the success of education reforms and the future development of the nation.
The conference, held under the theme “Strong Schools and Collaborative Leadership for Promoting Competency-Based Education,” brought together secondary school principals from across Kenya to discuss the evolving education landscape and strategies for effective implementation of CBE.
Koskei noted that the success of Competency-Based Education will depend on strong institutions, effective leadership and close collaboration among education stakeholders.
He urged school heads to ensure that education policies are translated into meaningful learning outcomes that equip learners with relevant skills and competencies.
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“The responsibility of school leaders extends beyond administration. They are custodians of discipline, values, public resources and institutional performance,” Koskei said.
He called on principals to uphold the highest standards of integrity and prudent management of resources, stressing that leadership should be measured by results and positive impact on learners and communities.
The Head of Public Service further observed that Kenya’s transformation agenda will not be achieved solely through policy formulation but through effective implementation at the institutional level.
He emphasized that schools play a critical role in nurturing values, discipline, and responsibility among young people.
“The quality of leadership, citizenship, and public service Kenya enjoys tomorrow will largely be shaped by the values and discipline instilled in our schools today,” he said.
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Koskei also underscored the importance of collaboration among educators, government agencies, parents and communities in strengthening schools and enhancing learning outcomes.
The conference was attended by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir, Principal Secretary for Basic Education John Ololtuaa, the Chairperson and Commissioners of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), KESSHA National Chairman Willie Kuria, members of the National Governing Council and hundreds of secondary school principals from across the country.
The annual KESSHA conference remains a key platform for school leaders to deliberate on emerging issues in education and develop strategies aimed at improving the quality and relevance of learning in Kenyan schools.
By Kithinji Njeru
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