Emuhaya MP to table Motion to rescue struggling C3,C4 schools from closure

Emuhaya Member of Parliament (MP) Omboko Milemba has announced plans to table a  Motion in Parliament to address the growing crisis in the country’s senior secondary schools.

Speaking on the persistent enrollment imbalance under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework, Milemba said that schools classified as C3 and C4 are struggling to attract learners after institutions in categories C1 and C2  admitted nearly all Grade 10 students.(Education News Kenya — https://educationnews.co.ke/news/emuhaya-mp-to-table-motion-to-rescue)

“Our senior secondary schools, especially those in C3 and C4, are facing a serious challenge. Many are now fighting to survive,” he said, warning that without urgent intervention, several schools risk gradual closure despite having invested heavily in infrastructure and qualified personnel.

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The legislator highlighted that schools were strategically located to serve specific communities, particularly in rural and remote areas where poor transport networks make access to distant institutions difficult. “Nearby schools are not a luxury for these learners—they are a necessity,” he emphasized.

To address the imbalance, Milemba plans to introduce a Motion proposing the transfer of one or two classes currently in junior secondary schools to senior secondary institutions.

He says that the proposal would move Grades 8 and 9 to senior schools, ensuring that available infrastructure and human resources are fully utilized while safeguarding smaller schools from collapse.

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“Many senior secondary schools already have laboratories, libraries, qualified teachers, and spacious classrooms, yet some do not even have Grade 10 students. This is an underutilization of valuable public resources,” Milemba noted.

The MP called on his colleagues in Parliament to back the Motion, framing it as a measure to protect schools, communities, and the future of the country’s children.

He also urged school principals to prepare for the possible intake of junior secondary learners, advising them to set fair and manageable enrollment terms. On funding, Milemba recommended that the government support the initiative with a capitation fee of Ksh 15,000 per student instead of the current Ksh 22,000.

“If we insist on Ksh 22,000, the government may not support it. Be realistic and ensure no extra charges are imposed on parents,” he said.

Education stakeholders have expressed concern in recent months over CBE implementation, citing challenges such as uneven learner distribution, infrastructure readiness, and teacher deployment.

Milemba’s Motion is expected to ignite further debate on how best to ensure equity, sustainability, and efficient use of public resources in the evolving education system.

By Godfrey Wamalwa