Kenya’s secondary school principals have resolved to strengthen guidance and counseling services in schools as part of efforts to support the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system and improve learner welfare.
The resolutions were adopted during the 49th annual national delegates conference of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA), held in Mombasa County.
Speaking at the close of the week long conference, KESSHA National Secretary Abdi Haji said the association would prioritize measures aimed at enhancing the welfare of both teachers and learners while promoting ethical leadership and prudent management of school resources.
“We will pursue this through sustained partnership with government and other stakeholders,” Haji said while reading the resolutions.
Among the key resolutions was a call for the development and deployment of qualified counselors and psychologists in schools to address growing mental health needs among learners.
Haji said improving the counselor-to-learner ratio and providing dedicated budget allocations for mental health programmes would help address cases of school unrest and fire incidents, which continue to affect learning institutions.
“We have resolved to address cases of school unrest and fire incidents, which have severe impact,” he said.
The association also resolved to strengthen instructional leadership in schools to support the transition to competency-based education and improve learning outcomes.
According to the resolutions signed by KESSHA National Chairman Willie Kuria, school leaders committed to promoting the development of 21st-century skills among learners, including digital literacy and other competencies required in a technology-driven world.
The conference was held in partnership with the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB). Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei officiated the opening ceremony, while Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba presided over the closing session.
KESSHA represents secondary school principals across Kenya and plays a key role in shaping education policy and school leadership practices.
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