MP Majimbo casts aspersions on Junior secondary school implementation

Bungoma

Monday, August 7, 2023

KNA by Bronley Kidari/Roseland Lumwamu

Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga has called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to employ more teachers to handle the JSS learners.

He argues that Junior Secondary Schools are facing teacher shortages and challenges in conducting practical lessons.

The lawmaker said he is worried about the manner in which the Ministry of Education is implementing the Junior Secondary Schools system. 

Speaking over the weekend in his Constituency when he laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new school, Majimbo said that the ongoing JSS education being given to the students is below par

The MP says that Kenya risks having a shortage of professionals if the government won’t address the JSS challenge now.

He said that Kenya was ill prepared to implement the new competency-based curriculum (CBC).

“Academies are trying in terms of practical lessons but the problem is in public schools,” he said, adding that the government should also focus much on investing in JSS practical lessons.

Majimbo noted that he decided to set up a new secondary school at Kiboochi area Luuhya/ Bwake ward after realising that learners usually walk for a longer distance to access education.

He affirmed that Kabuchai NG-CDF has already allocated money to facilitate the construction of four classrooms and washrooms.

He said that the school will be under the sponsorship of the Catholic faith.

Bungoma Catholic Diocese Bishop Mark Kadima lauded the MP for the bold move to build a new school in the area to accommodate those who travel long distances to access education.

Kadima noted that the church will fully support the school's growth.

Courtesy ; K. N. A