Natembeya Rallies Trans Nzoia Principals in Mombasa, Unveils Bold Plan to Transform Education

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on Wednesday evening held a high-level consultative meeting with secondary school principals from the county attending the ongoing national conference of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) in Mombasa, where education stakeholders discussed strategies aimed at improving learning outcomes and addressing challenges facing schools.

The meeting brought together school heads led by Trans Nzoia KESSHA Chairman Bernard Masinde and focused on boosting academic performance, tackling student absenteeism, and enhancing overall education standards across the county.

Among the key proposals discussed were the establishment of structured mentorship programmes for learners, strengthening co-curricular activities, motivating teachers, setting up sub-county libraries, supporting water purification initiatives, and investing in water storage infrastructure to improve learning environments.

The leaders also explored the possibility of introducing an academy camp and a County Education Day to nurture student talents, promote school pride, and recognize academic excellence.

“Last evening, I met with dedicated secondary school principals from Trans Nzoia County during a meeting held in Mombasa. Their commitment to shaping the future of our young people is truly commendable,” Governor Natembeya said.

The governor praised the Trans Nzoia KESSHA chapter for its efforts in advancing education and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting learners through increased bursaries and scholarship opportunities.

“Together, we shall continue building a stronger education foundation for the children of Trans Nzoia. I’m personally committed to expanding bursaries and scholarships for underprivileged students as a way of improving education standards,” he added.

KESSHA Chairman Bernard Masinde described the meeting as a valuable platform for school heads to exchange experiences, discuss emerging challenges, and develop innovative solutions aimed at improving school management and educational outcomes.

He also lauded Governor Natembeya for engaging directly with principals and demonstrating commitment to addressing issues affecting the education sector.

The discussions come against the backdrop of growing challenges facing secondary schools across the country, including student unrest in several institutions, delayed government capitation, rising operational costs, and the ongoing transition to Senior School under the Competency-Based Education framework.

The annual KESSHA conference has attracted more than 7,000 heads of public secondary schools, government officials, and education stakeholders from across the country, making it one of the largest education forums in Kenya.

Education leaders expressed optimism that the resolutions reached during the meeting would help strengthen collaboration between schools and county leadership, ultimately improving learning outcomes and creating more opportunities for students in Trans Nzoia County.