School Mistreating Students and Staff Under Fire
A principal serving at a school in Kenyenya Sub-County in Kisii County is facing criticism over allegations of mistreating both students and staff at the institution. The issue came to light on a Friday when a heated argument occurred between the principal and the school librarian regarding the return of books issued to Form Four candidates.
The trouble began when the principal instructed the librarian to collect all the books from the students who were still in the midst of their KCSE examinations. However, when the librarian began the process, the students objected, requesting to continue using the books for revision, as they considered themselves still enrolled students at the institution.
The librarian sought advice from the school’s Deputy Principal, who suggested that it would be more reasonable to collect the books from the candidates after they had completed their examinations and were officially cleared.
School Mistreating Students and Staff Under Fire
Later, the librarian was urgently summoned by the principal, who threatened to dismiss him for defying the directive and demanded that he return to the school over the weekend to collect the books from the candidates.
Unfortunately, the librarian, who had already traveled to Nairobi for a family gathering, attempted to seek guidance from Kenyenya Sub-County Director for Education, George Ouma, but couldn’t reach him.
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Both teachers and students, speaking to Education News Arena, accused the recently transferred principal of mishandling the situation, causing confusion during a crucial period of student examinations. They expressed frustration with the principal’s unwillingness to consider their input and mentioned instances of staff discontent, such as a cook being dismissed for alleged rudeness.
Efforts to contact the principal were unsuccessful, as his phone calls went unanswered. When reached for comment, the Board of Management (BOM) Chairman, Nelson Mokua, acknowledged reports of staff dissatisfaction and pledged to investigate the matter to find a resolution.
