Tharaka-Nithi education stakeholders reject proposal to have county commissioners chair school boards
Education stakeholders in Tharaka-Nithi have opposed a proposal to have county commissioners serve as chairpersons of County Education Boards, arguing that the positions should be held by people with professional experience in education. The stakeholders made the submissions on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during a public participation forum at Chuka University Hall convened by the […]
Education stakeholders in Tharaka-Nithi have rejected a proposal to have county commissioners chair County Education Boards, asserting that the posts should be held by professionals with education experience. During a public forum at Chuka University on October 1, 2026, the stakeholders, led by County Director of Education Mr. Sabaki, argued that knowledge of the education sector is essential for effective leadership.
They rejected the idea of having law enforcement officers head the boards, stating that these institutions should be led by individuals with relevant expertise. The stakeholders also proposed that school heads be recognized as accounting officers with clear mandates, aiming to enhance accountability and administrative efficiency in schools.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) called for formal recognition as a stakeholder in the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), proposing that KNUT receive a representative on the KICD Governing Council. KNUT, alongside the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), emphasized the need for continuous teacher training to address gaps in knowledge implementation under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum.
KUPPET also suggested the separation of comprehensive schools into primary, Junior Secondary, secondary, and tertiary levels, suggesting that this division would clarify administrative structures and reduce conflicts. A teacher from JSS, Kennedy Mutai, questioned the primary focus on loans in the proposed Tertiary Education Bill, advocating for the inclusion of scholarships and a review of interest rates on education loans.
Committee sub-committee members Christine Ombaka and Abdul Haro acknowledged the stakeholders' contributions, stating that their insights would aid in refining the proposed education laws. Haro encouraged residents to submit further ideas through the committee's electronic channels before the deadline of 5:00 pm on October 2, 2026.
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