Students and Parents Protest Against Transfer of Headteacher in Narok
In a surprising turn of events, students and parents from Ilmashariani primary school in Narok County took to the streets on Wednesday, May 17, to protest the transfer of the school’s headteacher by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
The decision by the TSC to transfer the headteacher has left the school community in a state of shock and disappointment.
The students and parents argue that the transfer is unjustified as the headteacher has played a significant role in the growth and development of the school since its establishment.
They highlight the efforts made by the headteacher in transforming the institution and commend her for her dedication and commitment to the students.
Armed with placards and twigs, the students boycotted their classes, demanding that the transfer be reversed.
The parents, who were equally concerned, expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision and called upon the Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu to intervene and address the matter.
One parent shared her experience, stating that she rushed to the school upon hearing the commotion, only to discover that the headteachers had been transferred.
She emphasized the positive impact the headteacher had on their children and questioned who would carry on her projects in the school.
Isaac Naeku, the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) chairman, expressed surprise at the transfer, considering the headteacher’s instrumental role in improving the school’s academic performance and infrastructure development during her tenure.
He urged the Ministry of Education to bring back the headteacher, citing her achievements in increasing the student population from 300 to approximately 2000.
The discontent among the parents is further fueled by reports that the newly appointed headteacher was not well-received in his previous school.
“The headteacher did her best here, she has helped our children and has started a secondary school. Who will finish her projects?” a parent posed.
Parents fear that the negative experience from his previous station might impact his ability to effectively lead and nurture their children’s education.
This protest comes shortly after the TSC CEO Nancy Macharia called on the government to allocate Ksh2.2 billion for teacher promotions.
Earlier this year, TSC made a significant move by transferring 14,000 teachers in an effort to reverse the delocalisation policy, which saw teachers being posted far away from their homes.
This decision brought relief to many educators, as President William Ruto had pledged to eliminate the policy during his 2022 election campaign.
The Ilmashariani primary school community is determined to make their voices heard and ensure that the transfer decision is reconsidered.
They firmly believe that the headteacher’s valuable contributions and dedication should be recognized and that she should be allowed to continue her transformative work in the school.
As the protest continues, they hope that the Ministry of Education will respond to their plea and find a satisfactory resolution to the matter.
Students and Parents Protest Against Transfer of Headteacher in Narok
