The Ministry of Education (MoE) plans to hold an Annual Mentorship Week beginning in 2026, bringing together role models from various professions to inspire learners nationwide.
The initiative aims to strengthen national mentorship efforts and prepare Senior School students for life beyond academics through real-world exposure and character development.
The Ministry has anchored mentorship, emotional intelligence, and life skills as key pillars in preparing learners for life after Senior School.
The reforms aim to bridge academic achievement with personal development, ensuring that graduates enter adulthood with integrity, resilience, and a sense of purpose.
The Guidelines for Implementation of Senior School Education call for the institutionalisation of mentorship programmes that link learners with teachers, professionals, and community leaders.
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According to the guidelines, “mentorship shall be institutionalised as a deliberate process of nurturing personal growth, responsibility, and ethical behaviour among learners.”
CS Julius Migos Ogamba said mentorship will help schools “shape citizens who combine knowledge with character, purpose, and patriotism.”
Each Senior School will create a Mentorship and Life Skills Department to coordinate guidance and counselling, peer mentorship, and emotional wellness programmes.
PS Amb. (Prof.) Julius K. Bitok noted that emotional readiness is crucial to holistic learning, adding that “education must prepare the heart as much as it prepares the mind.”
The document directs schools to integrate Life Skills Education (LSE) into all pathways, covering communication, leadership, self-awareness, stress management, and conflict resolution.
“Life skills prepare learners for everyday realities and help them make ethical decisions,” the guidelines explain.
Dr Elyas Abdi said mentorship will connect generations, with alumni and professionals playing a key role in guiding students’ transitions.
By Joseph Mambili
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