- Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei says educating children requires collective responsibility beyond schools.
- He calls for stronger parental involvement, discipline and guidance to help learners remain focused and succeed academically.
- Nandi leaders say families and communities must complement government efforts in preparing learners for productive futures.
Parents and communities have been urged to take greater responsibility in supporting learners as the Government intensifies efforts to strengthen education and human capital development.
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said access to quality education, coupled with discipline and proper guidance, was critical to Kenya’s social and economic progress.
Speaking at Holy Rosary Girls Senior School in Koibem, Emgwen Sub-County, he challenged students, parents and teachers to work together in creating an environment conducive to academic excellence.
He urged learners to remain focused, respect their teachers and avoid conduct that could jeopardise their education.
“Students must remain focused on their studies, respect their teachers and maintain discipline because these are important foundations for success in life,” said Koskei.
He said every child deserved an opportunity to receive quality education irrespective of their family’s social or economic circumstances.
Koskei further called on parents and communities to play an active role in supporting schools and learners.
He said education was not solely the responsibility of the Government and teachers, but required the involvement of families and the wider community.
Discipline key to academic success
The Head of Public Service has previously made similar calls for discipline in schools. In May, he urged parents, teachers and communities at Kapsigilai Girls Senior School in Tinderet to make discipline a central component of both academic achievement and responsible citizenship.
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang echoed the call for collective responsibility, saying parents should not leave the task of educating children entirely to teachers and the Government.
“Parents have an equally important role to play in the education of their children. We must all work together to ensure our learners get the support they need to succeed,” Sang said.
The Governor encouraged students to remain committed to their studies and utilise the opportunities available to them.
He also stressed the importance of providing conducive learning environments where students can develop academically, socially and morally.
Sang’s visit formed part of his continued engagement with schools across the county. In June, he visited Holy Rosary Girls in Chepkumia Ward, where he interacted with and motivated learners.
Parents urged to support learners
Emgwen MP Josses Lelmengit urged students to take their education seriously, saying academic achievement remained a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty.
He said parents and guardians make significant sacrifices to educate their children and called on learners to repay that commitment through hard work and discipline.
“The sacrifices made by your parents and guardians should translate into hard work, discipline and good performance,” Lelmengit told the students.
He said parents should also provide emotional and moral support to their children instead of focusing only on paying school fees.
According to Lelmengit, education should prepare young people not only for employment but also for responsible citizenship and service to their communities.
Principal Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development Dr Jane Imbunya said the Government viewed education as a critical investment in Kenya’s human capital.
She urged learners to acquire knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that would enable them to adapt to changing economic and technological demands.
“Education must equip young people with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes they need to participate effectively in the development of our country,” said Imbunya.
Education a shared responsibility
The PS called for stronger cooperation between Government agencies, schools, parents and communities in addressing challenges affecting learners.
She noted that education investment should not stop at classrooms and learning materials, saying students also required mentorship, guidance, discipline and supportive home environments.
The leaders also encouraged the students to remain prayerful and disciplined as they prepare for examinations and future academic challenges.
The prayer service brought together school administrators, teachers, parents, students, religious leaders and Government and political leaders.
The leaders said the event was a reminder that education remains a shared responsibility and that the future of Nandi and Kenya depends on how effectively young people are prepared for leadership, employment, entrepreneurship and responsible citizenship.
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They urged parents, teachers, religious leaders and communities to continue supporting learners while calling on students to remain focused and disciplined in pursuit of their goals.
By Kimutai Langat
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