Students March To Government Offices .
Students March To Government Offices . Students Rally to Government Offices Over School Conditions
Introduction
Wasio Secondary School witnessed a disruption in its regular activities on Tuesday, March 19. This was after students organized demonstrations protesting against the inadequate quality of meals provided by the school administration.
Expressing their dissatisfaction, the learners embarked on a five-kilometer march from their school premises to government offices. They marched to the Sub-County Director of Education. Their aim was to directly communicate their grievances regarding the substandard meals they were being served.
During the protest, the students vocalized their discontent with the school principal. They accused him of neglecting their requests and enforcing a monotonous diet of kale on a daily basis.
Their demands included the immediate resignation of the principal, citing his insensitivity to their challenges as a primary reason.
In response to the demonstration, the Suna East Sub-County Education Director addressed the media, assuring them of prompt and thorough investigations into the matter. He pledged to take decisive action upon confirming the validity of the students’ complaints.
Emphasizing the importance of comprehensive fact-finding, the director highlighted ongoing efforts to compile a detailed report. This report would serve as the basis for addressing all pertinent issues raised by the protesting students.
Additionally, the director acknowledged the students’ concerns about the subpar learning environment within the school premises. He also noted their frustration with the restrictions placed on practical activities, which they deemed essential for their educational development.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of widespread appeals from schools to the government for timely disbursement of funds. Many educational institutions, through their respective teachers’ unions, expressed their inability to meet essential expenses, raising fears of potential early closures.
In parliamentary discussions earlier in the week, Education PS Belio Kipsang responded to these concerns by promising expedited fund disbursement. He assured schools that the necessary funds would be made available in their accounts by the following week, providing some relief to the education sector.
