Mukuyuni Secondary School Principal Reuben Musyoki has encouraged students who did not qualify for university admission to pursue training in technical institutes, saying skills-based education offers opportunities for self-employment and job creation.
Musyoki noted that failing to secure a university slot should not discourage learners, stressing that technical training can open doors to lucrative careers. “In this era, no grade should go to waste. One can start at the lowest level and end up with the highest-paying career in future. Never give up in life,” he said.
On the ongoing Grade 10 transition, the principal acknowledged that many parents are struggling with school fees. He revealed that even before the presidential directive allowing needy learners to report without full requirements, the school had already stepped in to support disadvantaged students. He cited the case of a learner who was admitted without a uniform, with the school purchasing one to ensure the student settled in.
Musyoki explained that Mukuyuni Secondary has long adopted a humane approach, offering second chances to dropouts and mentoring students who had given up on education. “When we give a student a second chance, mentor them, and walk with them through the education journey, we feel that we have helped a generation,” he said.
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He added that, in line with President William Ruto’s directive, the school will admit any student who reports, regardless of their situation, emphasizing that access to education is the priority. Parents, however, continue to raise concerns over fee payments and challenges in transferring children to new schools, which has caused delays in reporting.
The principal thanked local chiefs for their efforts in tracing children who remain at home, urging communities to support the government’s push for full transition.
Musyoki also highlighted gaps in student awareness, noting that many Grade 10 learners do not fully understand the new pathways under the Competency-Based Curriculum. “The students do not understand exactly what these pathways are. They even know nothing about subject combinations. We have given them time, with proper guidance from our teachers, to make the right choice,” he explained.
The school has since conducted orientation sessions to help learners navigate subject selection and career pathways, underscoring the importance of mentorship in shaping future opportunities.
By Lydia Ngoolo
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