Parents in Narok County have been urged to take full responsibility for their children’s welfare as schools across the country close for the long December holiday.
Education stakeholders in in the county warned against the growing trend of leaving children under the care of relatives, saying that is unacceptable.
The concern has dominated school closing ceremonies in the region, with educators emphasizing the importance of parental guidance, character building, and skill development during the extended break.
Speaking during a closing ceremony at Blessed Narok Schools, Grace Wachira, a lecturer at Kenyatta University, urged parents to use the holiday to mentor their children, particularly in nurturing their talents.
She also encouraged parents to embrace Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and make it a success for the benefit of the future generation.
“The advantage of the new system is that it focuses on skills and not just knowledge,” said Wachira. “This will enable learners to get jobs easily after school, as they will venture where their talent is.”
She emphasized that education is not solely about academics, but also about building a strong foundation for future success.
“An educated person is not the same as someone who has not gone to school. Every person requires education so that they can manage their future,” she added.
Wachira also encouraged parents to instill strong moral values in their children, urging them to raise them in a godly manner.
“A person who excels in what they do will stand before kings,” she said. “If there is anything challenging for your children, ask God to help you so that you can make their dreams come true.”
Echoing similar sentiments, Blessed Narok School Director Jane Sankok reminded parents that presence and attention are crucial to a child’s development.
“Give those children your time,” she said. “Do not take them to their grandmothers or send them to the village to stay with their relatives. It is important to stay with them in order to understand them.”
Sankok emphasized that listening, loving, and engaging with children can have a lasting impact on their growth and behavior.
“When children feel loved and heard, they become better people in society,” she added.
The call comes after the Ministry of Education released the 2026 school calendar as the national examinations kicks off next week.
As families prepare for the holidays, education leaders continue to urge parents to use the time not just for rest, but for reflection, mentorship, and building stronger family bonds that support learning and personal development.
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