Veteran educationist and retired Chief Principal Dickens O. Bula will be honoured during a grand retirement celebration scheduled for June 12, 2026, at Orero National School.
The event, organised jointly by Orero National School and Oriwo Boys High School, is expected to attract education stakeholders, school principals, teachers, alumni and students from across the Nyanza region.
Bula retires after a distinguished career in the education sector, where he earned recognition for his transformative leadership, commitment to academic excellence and mentorship of learners and teachers.
Education stakeholders have described the retired principal as a seasoned administrator who played a major role in improving academic standards and strengthening discipline in institutions under his leadership.
During his tenure, schools he served reportedly registered improved KCSE performance, enhanced co-curricular activities and expanded institutional development programmes aimed at improving learning outcomes.
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Colleagues in the education sector say Bula was instrumental in mentoring young teachers and guiding students towards academic success and responsible leadership.
Former students have equally praised him for his firm but supportive leadership style, saying his mentorship positively shaped their academic and professional lives.
According to the organisers, the retirement ceremony will feature tributes, goodwill messages and recognition from education stakeholders and alumni who worked closely with the veteran principal during his years of service.
The celebration will be held under the theme “Honouring a Remarkable Journey of Service and Impact,” reflecting the legacy Bula leaves behind in Kenya’s education sector.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. at Orero National School.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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