Friday, April 11, 2025 - Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has issued a stern warning to school principals across the country, cautioning them against involving non-teachers in coaching students, particularly in co-curricular activities.
This follows the recent controversy at Butere Girls High
School, where the administration reportedly enlisted former Kakamega Senator
Cleophas Malala - who is not a registered teacher - to coach students for their
drama item, Echoes of War.
Speaking to the press on Friday morning, CS Ogamba
emphasized that such actions violate the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Act
of 2018, which bars schools from engaging unregistered individuals, including
those previously removed from the teacher register, in school programmes.
“The Ministry wishes to inform principals who invite
non-teachers to their schools to train learners in co-curricular activities
that they are in contravention of the TSC regulations as well as the rules and
regulations for the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival,” Ogamba stated.
He further reminded teachers of their obligation to adhere
to the TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics (2015), which prioritizes professionalism
and the safety of learners, particularly during activities like drama
festivals.
Ogamba criticized Butere Girls High School for allowing
Malala to direct the now controversial play, claiming that the administration
breached regulations by doing so.
He alleged that Malala altered the script at the regional
level, introducing themes that violated the festival’s 2025 guidelines.
Ogamba reaffirmed that while the Ministry supports talent
development, schools must operate strictly within existing regulatory
frameworks.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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