- More than 7,000 secondary school principals are expected to attend the annual KESSHA conference in Mombasa.
- Discussions will focus on CBC implementation, school financing, infrastructure and learning outcomes.
- The forum is expected to generate policy recommendations to strengthen secondary education in Kenya.
The annual conference of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) is set to begin on Monday in Mombasa, bringing together more than 7,000 secondary school principals, education stakeholders and government officials from across the country.
According to KESSHA National Chairman Willie Kuria, the forum is expected to provide a platform for school heads to discuss key issues affecting the education sector, including the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), school financing, teacher shortages, infrastructure development and strategies for improving learning outcomes.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Education, representatives from education agencies, development partners and other stakeholders are expected to address delegates during the event.
Addressing emerging challenges
The conference comes at a time when school administrators are grappling with various challenges, including recent unrest in some parts of the country, delayed capitation funds, rising operational costs and the transition to senior school under the Competency-Based Education framework.
KESSHA officials say the meeting will also offer an opportunity for principals to share experiences, explore innovative solutions to emerging challenges and strengthen collaboration in the management of secondary schools.
The annual gathering has become a key event in Kenya’s education calendar, serving as a forum for policy dialogue and engagement between school heads and government agencies.
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The outcomes of the conference are expected to inform future policy decisions aimed at enhancing the quality and accessibility of secondary education in the country.
By Collins Akong’o
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