Sunday, April 28, 2024
HomeEDUCATIONStudents Sneaking Out of School For Political Rallies

Students Sneaking Out of School For Political Rallies

Students Sneaking Out of School For  Political Rallies

Students Sneaking Out of School For Political Rallies.

Secondary students are sneaking out of school to attend political rallies for monetary gain, according to players in the Isiolo education sector.

They stated that students usually disappear in the afternoons when most teachers are not interested in determining who is missing from class.

Ismael Galma, chair of the county parents association, said that high rates of absenteeism in day secondary schools in Isiolo town and its environs had been reported in the previous month.

Mr. Galma proposed that politicians limit their campaigning to weekends.

The stakeholders also want to know why principals are failing to address the issue, which they say will have a negative impact on performance.

Mr Galma stated that he and the association’s treasurer, Lydia Ntinyari, had established that the students carry civilian clothes in their bags and wear them during rallies.

Ms Ntinyari stated that school administrators must conduct headcounts in the morning, mid-morning, and afternoon to ensure that all students are present.

“Teachers and principals should conduct regular checks to establish those not in school and then notify their parents for action,” the official said.

She believes that the money given to students by politicians at rallies may encourage drug and substance abuse among children.

“We are afraid they could use the money that ranges from Sh500 to Sh2,000 to buy drugs and ruin their lives,” she added.

In a press conference in Isiolo, the two urged education officials and the Teachers Service Commission to step in.

County Director of Education James Nyaga stated that the complaints had been received and were being investigated.

ALSO READ:

“We have asked the school management to conduct morning and afternoon headcounts,” he told the Nation.

Mwenda Thuranira (PNU), MP candidate for Isiolo North, has condemned the practice of youths hanging on politicians’ vehicles and endangering their lives.

Students Sneaking Out of School For Political Rallies

Read the full article

RELATED ARTICLES

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Most Popular

Recent Comments

error: Content is protected !!