Outsiders in School Activities to Undergo Scrutiny, Says Machogu
According to Education CS Ezekiel Machogu, anyone who wants to participate in activities at basic education institutions will have to undergo vetting procedures first.
This screening process is aimed at safeguarding teachers and learners from any influences that violate cultural norms and traditions that are being nurtured in the education system.
The reason for this is to prevent chaos that may arise if anyone is allowed to access schools.
During a consultative meeting with members of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) and the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), Machogu made these remarks.
The Archbishop of the ACK, Jackson Ole Sapit, had requested that the Ministry protects learners from NGOs that introduce culturally offensive ideas into their programs.
He stated that some NGOs sneak in these ideas while offering well-meaning programs for the learners’ development.
During the meeting, several dignitaries were present, including Basic Education PS Belio Kipsang, KCCB chair Bishop Paul Kariuki, University Education and Research PS Beatrice Inyangala, and her Vocational and Technical Training counterpart, Esther Muoria.
Machogu appreciated the support that faith-based organizations offer to the public education sector. He praised the Church’s educational institutions that have benefited thousands of children across the country.
The Ministry plans to work with the clergy to establish chaplaincies and guidance and counseling programs in schools. These programs will help mitigate problems such as drug abuse and other evils that affect students.
Bishop Kariuki recommended that the Ministry formulate guidelines requiring schools to establish rules that respect religious liberties. This recommendation aims to ensure that students’ rights to religious beliefs are respected.
In summary, Education CS Ezekiel Machogu’s statement requires anyone seeking to participate in activities in basic education institutions to undergo vetting procedures.
The aim is to safeguard teachers and learners from influences that may violate cultural norms and traditions nurtured in the education system.
The Ministry plans to work with the clergy to establish chaplaincies and guidance and counseling programs in schools to mitigate problems that affect students.
Finally, Bishop Kariuki suggested that the Ministry create guidelines requiring schools to establish rules that recognize religious liberties to respect students’ right to religious beliefs.
Outsiders in School Activities to Undergo Scrutiny, Says Machogu