Headteachers call for dialogue as school unrest rocks learning institutions

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KECSHA chairperson Fuad Ali in a past media briefing. [File, Standard]

The Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association (KECSHA) has expressed deep concern over the recent wave of unrest in senior schools across the country.

They warned that the incidents are disrupting learning, destroying property and putting the lives of learners at risk.In a statement released on Thursday, KECSHA said the disturbances have led to loss of life, injuries, destruction of school infrastructure and emotional distress among learners, teachers, parents and entire school communities.

“The recent incidents underscore the urgent need for all education stakeholders to strengthen preventive measures that promote discipline, learner well-being, school safety and peaceful conflict resolution,” said Fuad Ali.