- The Ministry of Education has expressed deep concern about recent school invasions reported after the release of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination results
- Incidents witnessed included several cases of teacher harassment, where blame for poor candidates’ performance was squarely directed to educators, especially the Heads of Institutions
- The Ministry explicitly labeled any school invasion aimed at pulling teachers from their workstations as criminal acts and said it was ready to take firm action against those responsible
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The Ministry of Education has expressed deep concern over reported incidents of school invasions following the release of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination results on Monday, January 8th, 2024.
Several cases of teacher harassment have been observed, with blame for poor candidates’ performance being directed solely at educators, particularly the Heads of Institutions.
The Ministry in a press release, said it was troubled by this trend and emphasized that learner achievement is a collective reflection of efforts from parents, teachers, and candidates.
In response to these regrettable attacks, the Ministry alongside the Teachers Service Commission reiterated they were implementing robust mechanisms for evaluating teacher and field officer performance, ensuring non-performing staff are addressed according to existing laws and policies.
The Ministry issued a stern warning, declaring any invasion of schools with the intention of removing teachers from their workstations as criminal acts. “Authorities will take firm and decisive action against those responsible,” the press release said.
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Hon. Dr. Ezekiel Machogu, EGH, the Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Education, emphasized that stakeholders dissatisfied with perceived poor school performance in national examinations should follow legal channels to report their concerns to relevant authorities for appropriate action.
The Ministry reaffirmed that it was committed to maintaining an environment conducive to education and professional development.
School Head Teacher Clobbered, Chased Away Over Poor Results
Gabriel Isongo Secondary School headteacher when he was clobbered and chased away by parents. Photo: TikTok Screengrab
In a related development, St Gabriel Isongo Secondary School head teacher David Wafula and the director of studies were assaulted and chased away by residents after the institution recorded poor results in the just released KCSE.
Last Wednesday, locals stormed the school and ejected the head teacher after students posted poor results in the 2023 KCSE exams.
The school had 179 registered candidates but only two managed to score marks to enable them secure admission to university, with 173 students scoring D- minus and four grade E.
