The Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba has warned principals against any financial irregularities in secondary schools, states that government won’t take it lightly.
He spoke on Wednesday, June 25, in Mombasa while opening the 48th Annual Kenya Secondary School Heads Association, KESSHA conference.
Ogamba acknowledged financial challenges faced by schools and noted that the government had disbursed Sh22 billion this term, including Sh11.6 billion for Free Day Secondary Education.
“Every shilling must be accounted for. You are entrusted not only with children but with public resources,” warned Ogamba.
“The government’s zero-tolerance stance on examination malpractice, financial mismanagement and unauthorized levies remains unchanged,” he added.
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Ogamba also described school principals as central to education reform and urged them to take ownership of the changes underway.
“Education is not just about access; it is about quality,” observed Ogamba, adding, “Every decision you make, every child you mentor and every teacher you support helps build the foundation and future of our Nation.”
He also announced that classrooms freed up by the new Competency Based Education structure would help manage population pressure in Senior Schools.
On the transition of Grade 9 learners to Senior Schools under the Competency Based Education (CBE), CS confirmed that the government developed new digital platform to support the seamless transition.
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“The Ministry of Education has developed a water-tight system being used by Grade 9 learners to select their preferred Senior Schools and career pathways,” noted Ogamba.
The platform, now in use, allows students to select their preferred career pathways and senior schools based on interest, location and available infrastructure.
Ogamba further confirmed that the preparations for Grade 10 were well underway and that the necessary assessment would be completed in time to ensure smooth placement of learners.
By Brian Ndigo
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