Education stakeholders in Narok County have unveiled a renewed push to reform the local education sector, with school Boards of Management (BoM) expected to spearhead efforts to tackle rising dropout rates, teenage pregnancies, and poor exam results.
Speaking during the inauguration of the new Narok South Sub-county BoM members at Ololulunga Boys Secondary School, County Director of Education Apollo Apuko urged the boards in the schools in the county to embrace transformative leadership that delivers tangible results both in academics and school development.
“You are the backbone of education reforms at the school level. The direction your schools take depends on the kind of leadership you provide,” Apuko told the new members.
He called on them to follow up on students who fail to return to class, intensify guidance and counselling sessions, and work closely with parents and community leaders to combat teenage pregnancies and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) issues he described as “persistent barriers to education in Narok.”
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On his part, Narok County Executive for Education Robert Simotwo echoed the call for stronger management, saying both the national and county governments had made major investments in education infrastructure and learning resources.
“We now need accountability and results. With the new BoMs in place, we expect improved academic outcomes and a stronger moral foundation for our learners,” said Simotwo.
He emphasized the importance of mentorship, warning that indiscipline and school unrests often thrive in environments where students lack proper guidance.
The new BoMs will serve a three-year renewable term, with education officials expressing hope that their tenure will mark a turning point in the county’s pursuit of quality and inclusive education.
By Kimutai Langat
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