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KESSHA National Chairman Willie Kuria said student unrest will be a key agenda item during the conference, with school heads expected to deliberate on its causes and propose practical solutions to address the challenge.
“It has been a very challenging time for school heads this second term of 2026,โ he said, adding that learners who are uncomfortable with boarding school environments should be transferred to day schools, where they can receive closer supervision from their parents.
Kuria noted that boarding schools require responsible learners and proposed that students who are unable to cope with boarding school regulations should consider enrolling in day schools.
The 49th KCB/KESSHA Conference is themed “Strong Schools and Collaborative Leadership for Promoting Competency-Based Education.”
Kuria said the theme reflects the associationโs commitment to strengthening school leadership, fostering collaboration among education stakeholders, and ensuring the successful implementation of competency-based education (CBE) in Kenya.
“As heads of institutions, we recognize that the transformation of education requires strong institutions, visionary leadership, effective partnerships and continuous professional learning,โ he said.
The annual conference remains the premier forum that brings together secondary school principals from across the country to reflect on emerging educational issues, share experiences and best practices, learn from experts and policymakers, and provide professional perspectives on matters affecting education and national development.
The week long conference is taking place after a spate of school fires that has seen destruction of properties worthy millions of shillings.
The school bosses will also discuss education funding; something that has remained a thorn in the flesh of education stakeholders.
