- Chief of Staff Felix Koskei and Higher Education Principal Secretary Dr Beatrice Inyangala have urged parents to invest in their children’s education.
- The leaders said education remains the most effective pathway to economic empowerment and national development.
- They spoke during the opening of a modern dining hall and the AGM at Friends Moi Girls Senior School Kaptama.
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and Principal Secretary for the State Department for Higher Education and Research Dr Beatrice Inyangala have challenged parents to prioritise their children’s education, saying it remains the most effective tool for fighting poverty and unlocking economic opportunities.
The two leaders spoke on Saturday during the official opening of a modern dining hall and the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Friends Moi Girls Senior School Kaptama in Mt Elgon.
Addressing parents, teachers and students, Koskei said every child deserves an opportunity to acquire quality education regardless of their background, urging parents to remain committed to keeping their children in school.
“Education is the greatest investment any parent can make. It opens doors to opportunity, nurtures talent and equips young people with the knowledge and skills needed to transform their lives and contribute meaningfully to national development,” said Koskei.
He urged learners to remain disciplined and focused on their studies, noting that success is built on hard work, determination and respect for teachers and parents.
Koskei also commended the school’s leadership for investing in modern infrastructure, saying improved facilities enhance the learning environment and motivate students to excel academically.
He called on education stakeholders, development partners and local leaders to continue supporting schools through infrastructure development, mentorship programmes and bursaries to ensure that no learner is left behind.
Parents urged to support learners
His remarks were echoed by Dr Inyangala, who described education as the most valuable inheritance parents can leave their children.
She urged parents to work closely with schools in monitoring learners’ academic progress, discipline and welfare to improve education outcomes.
“There is no greater legacy a parent can leave than an education. Knowledge empowers children to innovate, compete and become responsible citizens capable of transforming their families and communities,” Dr Inyangala said.
She encouraged students, particularly girls, to remain focused on their education and resist negative influences that could derail their academic ambitions.
The Principal Secretary reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector through expanded access to higher education, research and technical training opportunities to enable more learners to realise their full potential.
Improving learning environments
Dr Inyangala further commended Friends Moi Girls Senior School Kaptama for continuously improving its infrastructure, saying quality facilities provide a conducive environment for learning and contribute to better academic performance.
The leaders noted that collaboration between parents, teachers, school management and government remains critical in nurturing responsible, skilled and productive citizens.
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The event attracted government officials, education stakeholders, parents, teachers, members of the Board of Management and students, with leaders reiterating that education remains the foundation of Kenya’s social and economic transformation.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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