EDUCATION-GITHAE

EDUCATION-GITHAE

JANE MUGAMBI

Nairobi metropolitan Minister Njeru Githae has suggested that the schools calendar be changed to be in line with the government budgetary circle.

Speaking at Itangi village in the controversial South Ngariama where he donated school desk, he said that instead of the minister prolonging the first and second term’s, Ongeri needs to make sure that the schools closes and open in line with the government budget to avoid delays in releasing funds to the schools will be over.

“Ongeri should not extend first and second terms as it will affect learning, he is supposed to make sure that the schools close in line with the budget to make funds available when schools open” added Githae.

He said that the system is in Japan, India adding that the problem is only in East Africa suggesting that it be ending on 30th June citing that the always delaying money to schools controversy will be over.

Education minister had said that first and second terms be longer than usual and that third term to have eight weeks.

Chairman Kenya Private school Association John Kabue said that it is a big load to pupils who are going to be overloaded with learning.

He said that the minister needed to hold dialogue with stakeholders on learning issues saying that decisions cannot be made by an individual.

“Education matters cannot be held haphazardly and its not a matter of politicians to decide, there are very many educationists who he could have consulted despite him being a retired teacher” added Kabue

Githae said that Mwea mostly South Ngariama needs an over-whole in education sector for the school going children to benefit.

He said that the government needs to consider South Ngariama and set up schools,send teachers who will teach in the 5 schools that are in the ranch.

"Like now the children are learning while seated on the floor, a parent with no teaching knowledge has volunteered to teach.South Ngariama has children who have the potential" added Githae.

Women leader Winnie Njuguna said that CDF funds are not being distributed equally citing that for over four years since there was resettlement in the ranch, no money from CDF has been given to the residents.

She said that the money needs to be used to employ teachers after TSC asserts to give children education citing that the nearest school is over 30 kilometer.


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