Parents in Busia County have been blamed for the county’s declining education standards following poor performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
Speaking during Sub county Education Day at Nyakwaka Girls in Funyula Constituency, Prof. Okumu Bigambo criticized what he described as rampant parental irresponsibility, which he said has severely undermined efforts by teachers and school administrators to improve academic outcomes.
Prof. Bigambo noted that Busia County recorded only three A grades in last year’s KCSE exams, attributing the low performance to a growing culture of neglect among parents.
“The high level of parental negligence and a ‘don’t care’ attitude has demoralized educators and contributed to the dismal results,” he said.
He further accused some parents of encouraging indiscipline among learners, leading to rebellious behavior and reduced academic focus.
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Prof. Bigambo warned that if the current 45% rate of parental disengagement in the county is not urgently addressed, Busia risks raising a generation vulnerable to crime and social instability.
“This trend must be stopped before it turns into a full-blown rebellion. We must have a conversation as parents and arrest the situation,” he said.
He called on professionals and education stakeholders born in Busia to return home and help address the crisis.
“We cannot normalize a situation where an entire county produces only three A plains, while schools in other counties post over 200 A grades,” Prof. Bigambo added.
The remarks come amid growing concern over falling education standards in the region and the urgent need for a collaborative solution involving both parents and education authorities.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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