Dr. Belio Kipsang’, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Basic Education, has expressed concern over the sluggishness of school administrations in uploading the necessary data and information onto the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) and Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS). His remarks were made during the ongoing 47th annual Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) Conference and Exhibition held in Mombasa today.
Dr. Kipsang’ highlighted that a mere 10 percent of schools have submitted the required data for the current National Education Census. “I call upon principals and head teachers to upload the required data and information on NEMIS/KEMIS as soon as possible to facilitate the ongoing National Education Census. I am told less than 10 percent of schools have uploaded the data,” he urged.
In addition to emphasizing the importance of data submission, Dr. Kipsang’ encouraged school heads to share their views and opinions on the transition and placement to Senior School, including insights on the institutions that will offer the different educational pathways.
The PS also addressed the need to reevaluate the current structure and management of sports and creative activities, such as music and drama, in schools. He called on school heads to provide suggestions on improving the management of co-curricular activities.
Dr. Kipsang’ stressed the importance of accountability and prudent use of resources, urging school heads to be zero-tolerant to faults in audits. He emphasized that resources must be used efficiently and accounted for properly.
Addressing concerns about funding, Dr. Kipsang’ reassured the school heads that the Ministry of Education would resolve the funding issues faced by schools. “I wish to assure you all that issues of funding for schools will be addressed adequately in the next financial year. We shall ensure that the challenges faced during this and last financial years are resolved,” he assured.
The 47th KESSHA Conference continues to serve as a vital platform for discussing key issues affecting secondary education in Kenya, with a focus on improving administrative efficiency, enhancing educational pathways, and ensuring accountability in resource management.
