National Junior Secondary School Conference to Be Held at Tenwek Boys High School

A national four-day conference for JSS students opens tomorrow at Tenwek Boys High School in Bomet County. The August 3rd to 7th conference is a crucial preparatory step towards the roll-out of Senior Schooling in 2026.

Conference Overview:

The conference was organized by the Ministry of Education, through KICD. Tenwek High School Principal Mutali Chesebe says this is important for Grade 7 and 8 learners. He emphasized the teachers’ role in the critical stage of preparing students for the subsequent stages of education.

Key Highlights:

1. The Conference is set to receive learners from different schools in Kenya, both in Grade 7 and 8.
2. This will be attended by participating schools from Nairobi, Western, Kisumu, and Uasin Gishu.
3. The meeting is meant to guide the transition of the students to Senior School in 2026. It shall offer insights and strategies for preparation to the students and teachers. Special Guests:
4. Among the special guests expected to grace the occasion include renowned education personalities, key among them retired principals and KICD officers. Some of the notable guests include retired Kakamega High School principal Oliver Minishi and his Alliance High School counterpart Peter Khaemba. Venue Capacity:

Invitation to Parents and Students:

Being a national school, Tenwek Boys High School has adequate facilities to accommodate all participants. The conference continues in the very best traditions of earlier symposia held at Alliance High School. Parents and students are invited to this very important meeting during which great ideas will be shared.

He invited parents and Grade 7 and 8 learners and requested their attendance. The same will take place here on site in Tenwek Boys High School. He expressed optimism that the conference is going to be very useful with good guidance and advice to the students as they transit to Senior School.

The ministerial conference therefore represents a great attempt to have students well set out on their future educational journeys by the Ministry of Education and KICD.