The Country Director of the Turing Trust Organisation Koome Kiragu has urged schools to fully embrace digital learning. Kiragu underscored the importance of leveraging on technological resources in schools, to equip students with the necessary skills to tackle modern education challenges and prepare them for the future. “The computer centres in your schools don’t just belong to the institution; they belong to you,” he noted, encouraging teachers and students to explore new ideas with the available technology. He emphasized the importance of sharing knowledge, stating, “One of the virtues we must learn is giving and we should be ready to share what we know with others.” Speaking during the conclusion of a three-day accelerated digital literacy training programme for teachers at a Nairobi hotel, the Director highlighted the transformative impact of the initiative, saying it has equipped educators with essential digital skills to enhance their teaching capabilities.
Education Cabinet Secretary Mr Julius Ogamba has reassured teachers that the government would continue improving the welfare of teachers by addressing all the challenges they are facing.
Ogamba reiterated the State’s commitment to addressing teachers’ concerns over salaries and allowances.The Cabinet Secretary said structures had been put in place for meaningful engagement with the teachers’ union officials. Ogamba praised the members of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) for suspending a work boycott that was scheduled to kick off on August 26 and giving dialogue a chance.
Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has underscored the urgent need for mental health awareness across the board. The governor observed that mental health has long been neglected and called for increased efforts to reduce stigma and promote access to healthcare.
He was speaking during a youth mental health drive at Kapcherop primary grounds in Marakwet West Sub-County Saturday. “Mental health often goes unnoticed and has been neglected over the years. Creating awareness and reaching out to those affected will go a long way in reducing stigma and promoting access to healthcare services,” Governor Rotich said. He emphasized that such initiatives were vital in addressing the challenges faced by many, particularly the youth, in seeking help for mental health issues.
The event was organized by Unireproc, a local organization founded by Velicient Jebet.
Konoin Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Brighton Yegon has advised parents to be careful with their parenting tactics to be assured of nurturing a responsible and emotionally stable future generation. He gave this advice while attending the burial of a form four student who committed suicide at her school, Sironga Girls High school in Nyamira on September 28, 2024. “Parents have become too busy for their children. They think that by providing children with food shelter and clothing, their role is done. They have gotten it all wrong. Children need more than just your basic provisions. They need someone close to talk to them and advise them on life matters and issues because they are emotional beings who want true love and not just mechanical presence of parents,” he observed.
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