‘Teach and go home’: The dangerous slogan that is killing schools softly
“Teach and go home” and “your time to…
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Our schools are burning because we are refusing to ask the tough questions
The argument that school fires and unrest are…
Guidelines on timetabling and quotidian routine in schools
Guidelines on timetabling and quotidian routine in Senior…
Tragedies like Utumishi Girls should force us to rethink education, discipline and values
The tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that…
When generations meet in school: The new weight of educational leadership
When we speak about generations in education, we…
How Gov’t policy pressures have cornered school heads
The role of a school administrator has never…
Has banning corporal punishment in schools created new challenges?
The debate on corporal punishment in Kenyan schools…
TSC proposed career reforms: How shift to a six-band system could drastically change teacher promotions
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is currently reviewing…
Teachers: The silent guardians beyond the classroom
To many people, teaching revolves around preparing lesson…
The tragedy of waiting: Lessons from The Truly Married Woman for modern Kenyans
For many years, marriage was considered one of…
A simple signature can ruin a life: Lessons for Kenyans from the short story Cheque Mate
In the short story Cheque Mate, Sukiya discovers…
Understanding guidelines for the employment of non-teaching staff in schools
Non-Teaching Staff (NTS) in schools support learning pursuits….
Our children become students of our behaviour long before they become followers of our advice
What are we really passing on to our…
The greatest inheritance we leave our children is not wealth, but character
Every parent dreams of leaving something behind for…
CBE homework should promote learning, not burden parents
During the recent Madaraka Day long weekend, I…
Information Is Leadership: Why principals must keep senior teams informed
There is another communication problem that receives far…
Sealing the indiscipline loopholes in learning institutions: Areas that demand urgent fine-tuning
Discipline has always been the foundation upon which…
Rekindling Spirit of Madaraka Day: Tribute to Kenya’s Heroes and Heroines
Every year on June 1, Kenya proudly celebrates…
When Madaraka changes meaning, its symbolism diminishes
Today, Kenya marks the 63rd Madaraka Day in…
Why abolishing boarding schools is wrong
In the recent past, the former Principal Secretary…
