Create enabling environment for learners to excel academically, Chief of Staff

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The Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has called for greater investment in education, discipline and support for learners regardless of family backgrounds.

Koskei stated that access to quality education remains central to Kenya’s social and economic transformation.

Speaking, Saturday, during a prayer service at Holy Rosary Girls Senior School in Koibem, Emgwen Sub-county, the Head of Public Service challenged students, parents, teachers and communities to work together in creating an environment that enables learners to excel academically and develop into disciplined, committed and responsible citizens.

Koskei placed emphasis on discipline, describing it as an important foundation for academic success and responsible citizenship.

He urged students to remain focused on their studies, respect their teachers and avoid behaviour that could derail their education journey.

His message comes at a time when concerns over discipline and safety in schools have received renewed national attention.

In May, Koskei similarly told parents, teachers and communities at Kapsigilai Girls Senior School in Tinderet that discipline should remain central to both academic achievement and responsible citizenship.

The (HOP) also stressed the importance of parents and the wider community taking an active role in supporting education.

He encouraged students to appreciate the opportunities provided to them and use their time in school to prepare for a productive future.

Nandi Governor, Stephen Sang, who has consistently championed investment in education in the County, called for collective responsibility in improving learning outcomes.

He urged parents not to leave the responsibility of educating children to teachers and the Government alone, saying families and communities have an equally important role to play.

Sang encouraged learners to remain committed to their studies and make good use of the opportunities available to them.

He also underscored the need for schools to provide learners with a conducive environment where they can develop academically, socially and morally.

The Governor’s engagement with Holy Rosary Girls is part of his continued interaction with schools in the County. In June, he visited the institution in Chepkumia Ward to interact with and motivate students.

Emgwen Legislator, Josses Lelmengit, meanwhile, emphasized the need to expand opportunities for young people through education, saying academic achievement remains one of the strongest avenues through which families can break the cycle of poverty.

Lelmengit called on students to take their studies seriously and maintain discipline, noting that the sacrifices made by parents and guardians to keep children in school should translate into hard work and good performance.

He further urged parents to continue supporting their children beyond the payment of school fees by providing emotional and moral support.

According to him, education should not only be viewed as a route to employment, but also as a foundation for developing responsible citizens capable of contributing to their communities and the nation at large.

The Principal Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development, Dr Jane Imbunya, highlighted the broader role of education in developing Kenya’s human capital.

She encouraged learners to acquire knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that would enable them to participate effectively in the country’s development.

Dr Imbunya said the government had placed education within the wider national agenda of investing in people and preparing young Kenyans for to face the ever changing economic and technological demands.

She urged students to remain adaptable, hardworking and committed to continuous learning.

The PS also called for closer cooperation between Government, schools, parents and communities in addressing challenges affecting schools and learners.

Dr. Imbunya stressed that improving education requires more than infrastructure and teaching materials, noting that learners also need mentorship, discipline, guidance and a supportive home environment.

The leaders also urged the students to remain prayerful and disciplined as they prepare for examinations and future academic challenges.

The prayer service brought together school administrators, teachers, parents, students, religious leaders and political and Government leaders, providing an opportunity to reflect on the role of education in transforming the lives of young people.

Their speeches converged on the need to protect education as a long-term investment in the County and country.

They said students must be given every opportunity to realize their potential regardless of their social or economic backgrounds.

For parents in Koibem and the wider Nandi community, the leaders’ message was a reminder that education is a shared responsibility.

The Government must continue investing in schools and human capital, while parents, teachers, religious institutions and communities, must ensure that children receive the guidance and support necessary to succeed.

They said education nurtures young people into future leaders, urging the students to remain focused on their goals, uphold discipline and use education as a platform for personal advancement and service to society.

The prayer service served not only as a spiritual occasion, but also as a call to commitment to education, with the leaders stressing that the future of Nandi and Kenya depends heavily on how effectively the current generation of learners is prepared for leadership, employment, entrepreneurship and responsible citizenship.

By Sammy Mwibanda

Reporting originally appeared via Kenya News Agency. Read the full source for additional context.