Lodwar – April 13, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations)
Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus has called on educators to transform schools into environments that promote academic performance, entrench discipline, and facilitate the acquisition of values.
The Deputy Governor was speaking during the ongoing Regional Teachers Conference for the Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association (KECSHA), where he was the chief guest.
“As head teachers, you are central to shaping the future of education. Your leadership determines not only academic performance but also the culture, discipline and values within our schools,” he said.
Dr. Erus urged heads of comprehensive schools to view themselves as role models, mentors and custodians of the aspirations of children under their jurisdiction.
While thanking the organizers for choosing Turkana to host the event, he said the county was open to collaborations aimed at promoting value-based education and supporting efforts to keep girls and vulnerable populations in school.
County Commissioner for Turkana Julius Kavita noted that Turkana’s education system is unique as it has accommodated refugee populations owing to the presence of Kenya’s largest refugee camp at Kakuma.
Commissioner Kavita added that the county was enjoying relative calm after the government embarked on a disarmament exercise to curb insecurity.
KECSHA National Chairman Fuad Ali explained that the transition from the former Kenya Primary School Heads Association to KECSHA was occasioned by curriculum shifts that introduced junior secondary school in former primary schools, creating comprehensive schools.
He said the success of foundational learning would greatly depend on collaboration between county and national governments.
“Since foundational education includes ECDE, which is a mandate of the county, and lower primary under the national government, the two levels must work collaboratively on teacher recruitment and management, curriculum delivery and materials development,” Fuad said.
The event was also attended and addressed by partners, scholars and other education stakeholders.
