The Council of Elders and religious leaders in Uasin Gishu County have condemned the destruction of property and disturbance of peace following the recent protests over the 2024 Finance Bill.
The Chairman of the Miyot Council of Elders, Uasin Gishu, Alexander Mursi, said that peaceful demonstrations are a constitutional right but should not be misused to cause chaos and violence.
He called on the youth to embrace peace, seek advice from parents, and engage in peaceful interventions through courts and consultations without causing rampages on the streets.
Bishop Luka Maiyo of the African Inland Church (AIC) expressed condolences to those who lost their loved ones and urged the youth to use other forums allowed by the law to express their interests and embrace peaceful dialogue.
The demonstrations saw a public library, vehicles, and other public and private property destroyed across the municipality of Eldoret.
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK)-Eldoret, Bishop Dr. Christopher Ruto, underscored the importance of love for the nation and focusing on peace by engaging in lawful activities that create a humble environment that fosters development.
He emphasised the need for economic zones to open up opportunities for the youth to earn a living and live a better life, while respecting their heritage.
Three farmers in Bungoma County have received 33 goats from the Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KelCOP).
Under the project each of the farmers received one male and ten female goats that will be used for breeding and after multiplication the breeds will be distributed to other farmers in the area.
The Bungoma County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Agriculture Mr. Herbert Kibunguchi asked farmers to give maximum care to the goats in order to achieve the intended purpose of the project which is aimed at improving on the livelihoods of the community.
The CEC who was speaking at Mabanga Agricultural Training College where the presentation was done today said that the project had come at an appropriate time and asked the beneficiaries to utilize the opportunity well.
The project Coordinator Rose Khisa said that the goats, the Gala type were chosen because they are suitable for the weather in the area and that they grow at a faster rate.
She asked farmers to take care of the animals as per the technical advice given by the livestock staff so that they can multiply for distribution to other farmers.
This she said will meet the high demand of goat meat and milk in the area.
Principal Secretary for Education, Belio Kipsang has urged school heads to involve young people in decision-making processes to influence the future.
He underscored the importance of tailoring education pathways to individual students’ unique talents and interests.
Kipsang emphasised the need for student-centred, flexible, and inclusive education, addressing the needs of those with disabilities.
The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) emphasises the practical application of knowledge, preparing students for real-world challenges.
The government plans to invest heavily in laboratories and science-based learning areas in day schools, as they constitute 72% of the learning environment.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) for its role in providing strategic interventions, particularly in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Gachagua emphasised the importance of flexibility in the educational system, stating that significant challenges will arise in the future if the system is not adaptable.
The CBC system is designed to be student-centred, flexible, and inclusive, with three pathways: social sciences, arts and sports, and science and technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The government has identified junior secondary and senior secondary schools as crucial stepping stones for modelling students professionally.
The government is investing more in expanding Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country to complement universities and provide a seamless transition from secondary schools for students.
The government is set to employ 2,000 more tutors in the 2023–2024 financial year to bridge the capacity gap and ensure diverse options for higher education and skills development.
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