Trans Nzoia: 203 students yet to join secondary schools

The Principal Secretary in the State Department for University Education and Research, Simon Nabukwesi has said Trans Nzoia, Busia, Bungoma, Kwale and Kilifi are yet to achieve 100% transition.

Speaking at Rafiki Secondary school in Trans Nzoia County, after issuing admission letters to 21 students, Nabukwesi said the government is determined to ensure that all 2021 KCPE candidates join secondary schools.

“The 100% transition policy is a government project that must be achieved. Basic education is free and compulsory therefore no child should be denied their right to education,” Nabukwesi said.

The former Kenyan Ambassador to Canada warned students who were mopped up not to suspend their studies saying the law will catch up with them.

“I know some of you especially boys are thinking of suspending their studies to do the Boda Boda business. Be warned that the government will deal with you,” he cautioned.

He also asked political leaders in the country to support the government policy by providing money for the school feeding programmes and other school levies.

“What we’re doing is done by MCAs and MPs. If our leaders are worth their salt, then they should support needy students like these so that they can achieve their goals,” he added.

Nabukwesi also asked school heads not to charge parents extra levies.

“Motivation fee is an irregular charge that is not recognized by the ministry of education, as a teacher,” he said.

Speaking at the same event, Trans Nzoia County Director of education Luka Kangogo revealed that 203 students who did KCPE in 2021 are yet to join secondary schools.

“We are very hopeful that by Monday next week, all of them will have been absorbed in our schools,” Kangogo said.

The PS also inspected Competency-Based Curriculum(CBC) classrooms constructed by the ministry of education.