Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has called on county professionals to take an active role in improving education standards.
Rotich urged professionals to “adopt a school” in their home areas, saying such direct involvement would help uplift struggling institutions and inspire learners.
“Education is a collective responsibility. We cannot afford blame-games while our children lag behind. Let every professional play a part,” said the governor.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ seminar in Iten, he emphasised that better academic outcomes require partnerships between teachers, parents, alumni, and local leaders, not just government interventions.
“If every doctor, engineer, teacher, or businessperson from Elgeyo Marakwet adopted just one school, we would see a transformation in performance and morale,” he added.
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Rotich reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in education infrastructure and teacher support. However, he insisted that community ownership and involvement are key to sustainable improvement.
Academicians from the County have supported efforts to raise education standards in the region while cautioning against the growing trend of politicising the education sector.
The scholars, led by Sally Kering and Neddy Kiptoo, echoed Governor Wisley Rotich’s recent call on professionals to adopt schools and support learning initiatives.
“Education should never be politicised. When politics enters classrooms, performance suffers,” said Kering.
The academicians said sustained political interference in the education system was detrimental to learners and discouraged meaningful reforms. They pledged to support efforts by the county government and other stakeholders to boost school performance and infrastructure.
“We will walk with school heads, parents, and the county leadership to ensure that our children get the quality education they deserve,” added Kiptoo.
Their remarks come amid growing concern over declining academic performance in parts of Elgeyo Marakwet, with calls for a renewed focus on professionalism, mentorship, and proper resource allocation.
By Kimutai Langat
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