The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has renewed its calls for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) to be made independent institutions.
Kericho Branch Chairman Jonah Korir emphasised that JSS institutions already have budgets and personnel, making them capable of operating autonomously.
Speaking in Kericho town, he cited the need for better management and structured growth of the institutions, which he says are key in Competency-Based Education.
“Granting JSS full independence will not only streamline management but also ensure their growth is well-coordinated and sustainable,” Korir said.
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At the same time, Korir urged parents in the region to be more vigilant in safeguarding their children, expressing concern over the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kericho and surrounding areas.
“Some parents tend to send their children to the shops in the evening, and this exposes them to various dangers. I want to ask parents to safeguard their children and ensure they are safe all the time,” added Korir.
Echoing his sentiments, Branch Executive Secretary Mary Rotich decried the increase in GBV incidents, particularly those targeting girls. She cited defilement, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and early marriages as prevalent forms of abuse in the region.
Church leaders have also joined the call for a united front to tackle the vice, urging communities, parents, and institutions to work together in protecting minors and enforcing children’s rights.
By Kimutai Langat
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