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St. Charles Lwanga Ichuni Girls has announced a phased reopening, with students expected to report alongside parents for briefings on safety, welfare, and academic matters following a temporary closure linked to recent school unrest.
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Education officials in Nyamache Sub-county have meanwhile urged schools and parents to adopt modern, dialogue-based approaches to learner discipline, warning against outdated authoritarian methods as institutions reopen.
St. Charles Lwanga Ichuni Girls High School in Kisii County has joined a growing number of secondary schools recalling students following a temporary closure prompted by recent unrest in learning institutions across the country.
According to Principal Benadina Ogeto, Form Four and Grade 10 learners are expected to report on Tuesday, June 17, by 8:00 AM, while Form Three students will resume on Thursday, June 18, in the morning.
Speaking by phone to Education News, Ogeto said the decision was reached in consultation with the school Board of Management and the Ministry of Education. She noted that students are required to report alongside their parents for a briefing on welfare, safety measures, and the academic programme going forward.
The principal further advised that learners should clear any outstanding fees and settle any pending balances upon reporting, stressing that parental involvement is key to ensuring a smooth reopening and addressing concerns arising from the disruption.
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The school, which has recently recorded improved academic performance, is taking precautionary measures aimed at restoring normal learning while safeguarding students. Parents and guardians have been urged to adhere strictly to the reporting schedule to avoid congestion and ensure orderly resumption.
Meanwhile, in Nyamache Sub-county, Area Director of Education Omweri Mokaya has called on parents and school administrators to adopt modern approaches in guiding learners to promote discipline and peace as institutions reopen.
Speaking at Nyamache Senior School on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting, Mokaya said traditional methods of student mentorship are no longer sufficient for today’s generation.
“We cannot use yesterday’s outdated approaches to guide and counsel our children,” he said.
While condemning recent incidents of indiscipline and destruction of school property, Mokaya also cautioned some school heads against rigid authoritarian practices, urging them instead to balance firmness with fairness.
He emphasized the need for dialogue, mentorship, and modern counselling techniques, noting that continuous innovation and professional engagement are essential in helping learners adjust and remain focused as schools resume.
By Enock Okong’o
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