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CS Magoha says no one is perfect, defends his track record

Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha has defended his way of executing duties that have landed him in the hot soup, lately. The CS notes that the process of bringing reforms in the Education Sector is not easy as it may face unprecedented resistance. In his statement, he castigates his field officers for derailing the reforms.

This comes after the Public Service Commission trimmed his powers to manage workers in the Ministry.

Read the full statement from CS Magoha, below;

STATEMENT BY CS MAGOHA ON THE STATUS OF EDUCATION SECTOR

“Having accrued considerable experience in public service in numerous capacities, I strongly believe that for any meaningful, positive and measurable change to happen, things must be done differently. While I do concede that I am not perfect, in the process of reforms of the magnitude required to improve service delivery in the education sector, I also recognise that this process is bound to generate resistance if tangible results are to be achieved.

My management style which has proved successful over the years is walking about at the point of service delivery. I will qualify this position by citing a few examples:

1. Chronic Absenteeism from the workplace

When I was sworn in as Cabinet Secretary for Education on March 26, 2019 my first engagement at the Ministry of Education was to physically confirm whether Ministry employees report to work at the expected time. I immediately realised that more that 60% of the offices were empty and unattended by 11am.

I then sought to rally the staff and firmly impressed upon them the importance of reporting for duty on time. To monitor attendance of staff to their duties, I spearheaded the installation of CCTV and biometric devices in all entry and exit points for checking in and out all Ministry personnel. Though it was initially resisted, within a span of 6 months, cases of absenteeism had reduced to almost zero with nearly all top managers reporting for duty voluntarily by 6:30am, a situation which has remained the same to date.

2. Chronic Absenteeism by Field Officers

Chronic absenteeism in the field has persisted even though significant improvements have improved tremendously. A small number of field officers limit their work to their offices with little effort to physically monitor implementation of education programmes in the field unless a senior Ministry official from the Headquarters is present. This is however negated by a substantive number of dedicated field officers whose impact in the field is laudable.

During my numerous field visits, I have been able to identify competent officers such as Mr. Weru Machocho who I promoted and deployed as a Regional Director and he has demonstrated excellent results in a short span of a month especially through visiting more than 200 schools to physically inspect and ensure that Economic Stimulus Programme for desks are fabricated as per prototype specification and delivered to schools promptly.

For a measurable impact to be made, all government employees must work for the pay that they earn monthly. In my many field visits I have noted that chronic absenteeism is the single leading cause of poor quality assurance and oversight by the Ministry. On this concern, I wish to confirm that for as long as I remain at the helm of the Ministry, I shall continue to ensure that all Ministry employees deliver services to the public as per their job descriptions.

3. Field Visits

I wish to begin by thanking senior officers from the Head Quarters for their numerous and very effective visits to the field since these have strongly supported service delivery by the Ministry.

During my numerous field visits, I have observed and made public pronouncements many times that I have continuously found our teachers in class teaching diligently and demonstrating that they are hardworking, and committed in their teaching. However, there are a number of instances when our field officers do not provide the necessary support and superintendence required for effective service delivery.

The rights of learners, teachers, parents and the wider public who are directly and indirectly affected by the education sector must be safeguarded by all public officers in the education sector by being hands-on and diligent.

4. Misappropriation of Public Funds in the Ministry of Education

As public officers, we are duty bound to ensure that Kenyans their hard-earned taxes and other revenues from the public kitty is utilised prudently. This can only be achieved if we embrace hands-on management of these resources.

This management approach has been instrumental in identifying lapses within the Ministry where Public Funds have been misappropriated and measures to ensure that I effectively intervene have been deployed.

In order to ensure that proper planning and record keeping is maintained the CBC Taskforce undertook an exercise to collect data from all learning institutions and the learners in each institution. This can now be verified and is fully documented.

A key example among others of the significance of the Taskforce’s findings is in the primary school sector where due diligence identified an inflation of numbers of learners from 8.47 million to 9 million learners. The shortfall of 529,997 learners has led to the saving of Kshs. 752,594,740 annually.

5. The Government Stimulus programme for the delivery of desks worth Kshs.1.9 billion

The government allocated Kshs.1.9 billion under the Economic Stimulus Programme for the supply of desks to schools in order to enhance social distancing as a strategy of reducing Covid-19 transmission.

I tasked one of the units in the Ministry to develop and cost a prototype. When I did due diligence of establishing the market prices of the desks, I realised that the Unit at the Ministry had inflated the cost by Ksh 1,700, which means only 250,000 desks would have been supplied.  The Ministry set the prices at Ksh 2500 and Ksh 3800 for primary and secondary school desks respectively.

The government will now be able to supply 622,157 locally assembled desks to 5,136 public primary (359,450 desks) and 5,243 public secondary schools (262,707 desks, lockers and chairs). This programme seeks to ensure that local jua kali artisans and workshops at the sub-county level are supported to uplift thousands of livelihoods and support learners with desks that would mitigate the effects of social distancing in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The process of fabricating and delivering the desks took off in earnest and when I demanded for a report from Sub-Counties which had delivered desks to schools I was taken aback when I sought to verify the reports by sampling and going to the field in person.

In Kakamega North where the schools identified were five (5), I only found delivery in 2 schools and the desks delivered in those schools were of poor quality, not varnished and did not meet the specifications of the prototype. The same was exemplified by Mumias East and numerous other sub-counties across the country.

I wish to thank all the field officers who are correcting such anomalies in an effort to fabricate and deliver the quality and standards of desks required as per the prototype.

6. 100% transition

The policy on 100% transition which was implemented from 2018 was only successful this year through mobilization of all education field officers and co-ordination with the Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government working as a team to mop up all children who had not reported to Form 1 at the expected time.

The operation was successful because I personally demanded that every education field officer must account for every child who had completed Class 8 and I visited all areas that had reported many cases of children who had not been admitted including those who were pregnant or from disadvantaged families.

In addition, the Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government through its Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Fred Matiangí ensured that all his field officers were fully engaged.

Conclusion

I thank all officers within the education sector for their diligence and continue to persuade the few who are left behind to join us in delivering for the Kenyan child as a team.

Unless otherwise directed by my appointing authority, I shall continue to perform ALL my duties and responsibilities with zeal and commitment and ensure that ALL officers in the Ministry of Education perform their duties for the benefit of the Kenyan Child, Parents and all education stakeholders.

School reopening- CS Magoha says calendar remains unchanged

Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha has come out to array fears over uncertainty in schools’ reopening. Speaking in Kiambu County on Monday Monday, while supervising the opening of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams container, the CS said current data shows a decline in Covid-19 infections, thus there are no plans to further interfering with the schools’ calendar.

Magoha’s reassurance means that the schools are going to be opened on May 10 for the third term as was earlier planned, due to a decrease in Covid-19 infections.

“I am leapfrogging forward and hoping that since it looks like the pandemic (Covid 19) is starting to flatten, there may be no need for now to summon education stakeholders to look afresh at the timetable. It remains as we had decided earlier in the year.” said Magoha.

See also; School Term dates/ calendar for 2020 to 2023

This means that all PP1 and 2; Grade 1, 2 and 3; Class 5, 6 and 7; and Form 1, 2 and 3 learners will report for their 2020 third term on May 10, 2021.

Meanwhile, Grade 4 CBC learners will transit to Grade 5 in July, 2021.

Further, Grade 4 and incoming form one class (class 8 graduates) will stay at home as other learners complete their term 3.

2020 TERM 2 AND 3 REVISED SCHOOL CALENDAR (TERM DATES) FOR CONTINUING LEARNERS

Activity Opening Dates Closing Dates Duration
Term 2 4/1/2021 19/03/2021 11 weeks
Holiday 20/03/2021 9/5/2021 7 weeks
Term 3 10/5/2021 16/07/2021 10 weeks
Half-term Break 3/6/2021 7/6/2021 3 Days
Holiday 17/7/2021 25/7/2021 1 week

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Students Benefit From Presidential Bursary Scholarship Scheme (See how to apply and requirements)

A total of 182 students have benefited from a Sh4million worth of the Presidential Bursary Scholarship Scheme in Tana River County.

Speaking to the press in his Hola, the County Children Services Coordinator Daniel Waiti said the beneficiaries got the funding from the financial year 2019/2020 allocation in the County.

Waiti said the beneficiaries are 109 male and 73 female students who scored 250 marks and above during their Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination (KCPE) and from poor families.

He said before the needy student is awarded the Presidential bursary, he/ she gets application form from the Sub-County Children Office that will be signed by the area Chief and the School Head teacher to certify that the student is a needy child and from poor family.

Waiti further said, all application forms will be sent to the Sub-County Children’s Officer and Constituency Social Assistance Committee that would recommend the successful candidates to benefit.

The County Children Services Coordinator said a maximum of Sh15, 000 is allocated to students in a day secondary school and Sh30, 000 for students in boarding secondary school.

He also added that the beneficiaries are from all three Sub-counties in Tana River, whereby Tana Delta Sub-county 73 students benefited, Bura Sub-county (62) and Galole Sub-county (47).

ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS BURSARY (PSSB)

Students are asked to apply for the Presidential secondary Schools Bursary (PSSB) Scheme. The Scheme was started in 2013/2014 Financial year to support orphans and vulnerable children in secondary schools.

This scheme is a government’s contribution towards complying with the legal requirements as stipulated in the Children’s act 2001 section 7 (1), and as a complementary service to the Cash transfer- OVC programme.

The aim of this bursary scheme is to enhance Secondary School enrollment, attendance and completion by the Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Kenya. The PSSB is administered by the Children Department Head Quarter and in all constituencies across the country.

Eligible students are called to apply for this bursary to receive funding during this financial year, 2021/2020. Pick application forms from the various Children Departments’ office in all the Sub- Counties.

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS: 

To be considered for this Bursary scheme:

  • The student must be enrolled in a Government recognized public Boarding Secondary School
  • The student must be under 18 years of age at thye entry point into the Bursary Scheme
  • The student must be an Orphan/ Vulnerable child from a very poor House hold.

Application forms are available at all Sub counties’ children offices.

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Push KCPE, KCSE exams to 2021, open schools when it is safe- Lobby advises

A group of unions is proposing that learners to continue staying at home for longer, citing the ‘unsafe’ school environment due to the current covid-19 pandemic. The group comprised of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) and Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu) wants the government not to rush into schools’ reopening as it may lead to multiple infections by corona virus.

“Reopening of schools, colleges and universities must be transparent, phased and coupled with clear communication by government and public universities, colleges and schools, with the input of public health professionals, front-line healthcare professionals, educators, academic staff and the unions,”  said the unions in a joint presser on Wednesday.

The national covid-19 education response committee is currently working on recommendations on how to reopen basic learning institutions; with the report expect in a matter of few days.

According to knut secretary general, Wilson Sossion, learners should continue staying at home where they are otherwise safer.

“We would rather have all our children staying at home, safe and alive and repeating a year rather than sending them to school to die. The world will not come to an end if we suspend certain matters,” Sossion said during the joint presser.

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On the KCPE and KCSE examinations, the group is proposing that they be postponed till normalcy reigns; even it will be in November next year.

“We’ve heard of people talking about Form Four and Class Eight reopening. These are human beings; the world will not come to an end. Children can repeat a class, better save lives first. Even if the exams are pushed to November 2021, if we can evade death, let’s do so. The world will not come to an end if we suspend certain matters… Nobody in this country should gamble with the lives of learners and teachers. For now, open bars and test social distancing. KCPE and KCSE are not a ticket to heaven” he added.

KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion. He now wants both the KCPE and KCSE to be postponed to 2021 following disruptions to the education sector occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.

The group also holds that well laid plans must be worked out before learning institutions are reopened. This includes fumigation and testing of the learners.

“It is advisable to maintain the closure of Kenyan educational institutions and universities until the number of new cases stabilizes or declines for at least 14 consecutive days, before considerations for phased re-opening begins,” reads the group’s report; in part.

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With Uganda set to reopen schools next month, it is highly likely that Kenya may consider going the same direction. But, the lobby says more needs to be done before such a move is undertaken.

“Set up treatment facilities to handle any cases that might arise to ensure access to health services by teachers, lecturers, non-teaching staff and learners…. Provide sustainable supply of Personal Protective Equipment for teachers, workers and students,” the report further adds.

List of public primary schools selected to host junior secondary (Homa Bay County)

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OFFICIAL LIST OF SCHOOLS TO OFFER JUNIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION IN HOMA BAY COUNTY

1 Homabay Homabay Kajiei Primary
2 Homabay Homabay St. Thomas Evergreen
3 Homabay Homabay Achungo Education Center Imbo
4 Homabay Homabay Asego
5 Homabay Homabay Kingsolomon
6 Homabay Homabay Magare
7 Homabay Homabay Ndiru
8 Homabay Homabay Rangwena
9 Homabay Homabay St Peter’S Capeview
10 Homabay Homabay Wiamen
11 Homabay Homabay Wiga
12 Homabay Mbita Gethsemane
13 Homabay Mbita Gulwe
14 Homabay Mbita Lambwe Christian School For The Deaf (Lcsd)
15 Homabay Mbita Nyamasare
16 Homabay Mbita Nyamuga Special For Physically Handicaped
17 Homabay Mbita Obambo Integrated
18 Homabay Mbita Repairer
19 Homabay Mbita Victoria Friendly Montessori
20 Homabay Ndhiwa Alara Primary
21 Homabay Ndhiwa Aluor Primary
22 Homabay Ndhiwa Andingo Pala Primary
23 Homabay Ndhiwa Andiwo Primary
24 Homabay Ndhiwa Angiya Primary
25 Homabay Ndhiwa Bongu Primary
26 Homabay Ndhiwa Gina Primary
27 Homabay Ndhiwa Got Kojowi Primary
28 Homabay Ndhiwa Joy School International
29 Homabay Ndhiwa Kemba
30 Homabay Ndhiwa Kobodo Primary
31 Homabay Ndhiwa Kome Primary
32 Homabay Ndhiwa Langi Primary
33 Homabay Ndhiwa Lwanda Kawuor Primary
34 Homabay Ndhiwa Magina Primary
35 Homabay Ndhiwa Malela Primary
36 Homabay Ndhiwa Maranyona
37 Homabay Ndhiwa Ndhiwa Elite
38 Homabay Ndhiwa Ndhiwa Primary
39 Homabay Ndhiwa Ndhiwa Shiner
40 I roinabay Ndhiwa Ndira Kokoth Primary
41 Homabay Ndhiwa Nyamanga Primary
42 Homabay Ndhiwa Nyamogo Primary
43 Homabay Ndhiwa Nyarongi Primary
44 Homabay Ndhiwa Obera Primary
45 118inabay Ndhiwa Odhiambo Rambo
46 Homabay Ndhiwa Ogango Primary
47 Homabay Ndhiwa Okok Primary
48 Homabay Ndhiwa Otange Primary
49 Homabay Ndhiwa Ototo Primary
50 Homabay Ndhiwa Pala Primary
51 Homabay Ndhiwa Rambusi Primary
52 Homabay Ndhiwa Rangenya Primary
53 Homabay Ndhiwa Rarage Primary
54 Homabay Ndhiwa Ratanga Primary
55 Homabay Ndhiwa Unga Primary
56 Homabay Ndhiwa Wayaga Primary
57 Homabay Rachuonyo East Atemo
58 Homabay Rachuonyo East Ayiengo.
59 Homabay Rachuonyo East Ober Boys Boarding
60 Homabay Rachuonyo East Opanga
61 Homabay Rachuonyo South Nil
62 Homabay Ran gwe Nil
63 Homabay Suba Koga
64 Homabay Suba Lwanda

CS Magoha issues new directives on the 2020 and 2021 school calendar

Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha has issued directives on the 2020 term three (3) and the 2021 academic year. According to CS Magoha, all Learners will resume studies on Monday 10th May 2021 (for term three of 2020); except those in grade 4, who shall remain home until the 26th of July (when term one 2021 resumes).

“I wish to emphasize that Grade Four learners will remain at home until July 26th, 2021 when schools will open for the First Term of the 2021 Academic Calendar. This is necessary because the Grade Four learners were part of the first batch of learners who reopened in the first case of the phased resumption of learning after the COVID-19 closure in October 2020,” Magoha says via the latest press statement.

The grade 4 learners will be joined by the 2020 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates who shall also be at home up to July.

The CS has at the same time issued a stern warning to schools (particularly private schools) that may be tempted to recall the grade 4 learners in May; as opposed to the July 26th directive.

“We have received reports that some private schools are planning to recall Grade Four learners together with other groups that are expected to open on Monday. Such schools must stop this plan and allow all public and private learning institutions to adhere to the stipulated calendar. Stern action will be taken against schools that reopen for Grade Four candidates. The Grade Four learners must be allowed to study at home until they join Grade 5 on July 26, 2021,” said the CS.

See also; School Term dates/ calendar for 2020 to 2023

2020 TERM 2 AND 3 REVISED SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR CONTINUING LEARNERS

Here are the new term dates for the PP1 and 2; Grade 1, 2 and 3; Class 5, 6 and 7; and Form 1, 2 and 3 learners.

Activity Opening Dates Closing Dates Duration
Term 3 10/5/2021 16/07/2021 10 weeks
Halfterm Break 3/6/2021 7/6/2021 3 Days
Holiday 17/7/2021 25/7/2021 1 week

2021 TERM DATES FOR ALL LEARNERS

The opening date for the 2021 academic year will be 26th July 2021. See the full 2021 academic calendar below;

Activity Opening Dates Closing Dates Duration
Term 1 26/7/2021 1/10/2021 10 weeks
Halfterm Break 26/8/2021 29/8/2021 3 days
Holiday 2/10/2021 10/10/2021 1 week
Term 2 11/10/2021 23/12/2021 11 weeks
Christmas/Holiday 24/12/2021 2/1/2022 10 days
Term 3 3/1/2022 4/3/2022 9 weeks
KCPE 7/3/2022 10/3/2022 4 days
KCSE 11/3/2022 1/4/2022 3 weeks 1 day
KCSE MARKING 4/4/2022 22/4/2022 3 weeks

Students Arrested After Torching Dormitory

Twelve (12) students from Maiani Girls Secondary School in Mukaa Sub-county, Makueni County have been arrested for allegedly torching their dormitory on Thursday morning.

The students were arrested after the dorm that houses 177 form two and three students was razed down in a suspected arson attack at 7.20am.

The suspects were not in class when the fire occurred as they were carrying out a punishment for indiscipline.

“The 12 are suspected to be behind the fire as all other students were already in class,” said Makueni County Police Commander, Joseph Ole Naipeyan, while confirming the incident on Thursday.

The students are being held at Salama Police Station and are helping the police with investigations.

He said no injuries were reported as all other students were in class apart from the culprits.

Ole Naipeyan added that nothing was salvaged and all the student’s belongings were consumed in the inferno.

The County Commander also disclosed that 11 rolls of bhang and a match box were discovered in the burnt dormitory popularly known as Mega.

He said the rolls were linked to a form two student who was suspended last Friday for being in possession of the narcotics.

Consequently, the school had been closed indefinitely following a meeting of the Board of Management, Education officials and school administration.

The incident comes barely five days after a similar incident occurred at Mukaa Boys High School in the same Sub-county.

Speaking separately, Makueni County Commissioner (CC), Mr Maalim Mohammed, directed the Public Works officers to give an estimate of the damages caused by the inferno in the two schools.

“Parents should be ready to bear the cost of the destruction of the dormitories in the two neighbouring schools,” he said.

Five students from Mukaa Boys have already been arraigned in court and the remaining 1,260 students sent home indefinitely to allow the reconstruction of the damaged one storied dormitory.

He called on school principals to ensure all dormitories in their premises are secured, especially when students are in class to prevent such ugly incidents from occurring in future.

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PTE and ECDE certificate to DIPLOMA upgrade application form- Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education has released the 2021 APPLICANTS’ REGISTRATION FORM FOR UPGRADING OF PTE and ECDE certificate to DIPLOMA. This form is now available for download, here.

Also read; Education Ministry announces upgrading intake for ECDE and Primary Teacher Education (PTE) 2021

Click here to download the form; Applicants_Form

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

APPLICANTS’ REGISTRATION FORM FOR UPGRADING OF PTE
and ECDE certificate to DIPLOMA

THIS FORM SHOULD BE FILLED BY THE APPLICANT IN THE PRESENCE OF THE OFFICER
IN-CHARGE

PART 1 – PERSONAL DETAILS

1. FULL NAMES IN BLOCK LETTERS___________________________________
2. GENDER: ______________________________________________________
3. DATE OF BIRTH_________________________
4. IDENTITY CARD NO. _____________________________________________
5. CONTACT ADDRESS______________________________________________
6. MOBILE NUMBER_____________ e-mail (if-any)___________________

PART 11 – EDUCATION BACKGROUND

(a) Last Secondary School attended: ____________________________________
From: ____________________To: __________________________________
(c) KCSE Certificate Number _____________Year_____________________
(d) Index No. _____________________________________________________
(e) Mean Grade ___________________________________________________
(f) TTC ATTENDED_________________________________________________
(g) YEAR GRADUATED_____________________ Grade _______________
(h) TSC NO. ………………………………………..

PART III – COURSE APPLIED FOR (Tick as appropriate)

a) DPTE
b) DECTE

PART IV – DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT

Do you have any disability? YES/NO _________
If yes, state the nature of disability _____________
I certify that the particulars given on this Form are correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of the Applicant______________________________________________________
Date _______________________________________________________________________

PART V – DECLARATION BY THE SCDE

I certify that the particulars given on this form are correct.
Full Name ______________________________________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________________________
Official Rubber Stamp_____________________________________________________________
Date___________________________________________________________________________

NOTE

1. Certified copies of the following documents must be attached to this form:

(i) PTE Certificate/ECDE Certificate
(ii) Two years academic transcripts
(iii) A college Leaving Certificate.
(iv) KSCE Certificate
(v) Two recent passport size photographs
(vi) identity card (both sides)
(vii) TSC Registration Certification

2. A letter as evidence of adherence to positive moral values and good behaviour.
3. It is an offence to give false information.

Education ministry gives guidelines to schools on employment of teachers and support staff

The Ministry of education has directed schools to trim their excess staff in order to reduce bloated wage bills. The ministry has at the same time released salaries that teachers (employed by boards of management) and other school workers should earn per month. These latest directives come in the backdrop of schools’ failing to pay their employed workers as a result of the current covid 19 pandemic; that has cut cash flow in the schools.

Some schools have been meeting their staff’s monthly wages while others have opted to send their workers on unpaid leaves. There have been calls to classify BOM staff as vulnerable groups so as to benefit from the government’s cash transfer programme.

“The BOM has decided that you proceed on unpaid compulsory leave effective 1st April, 2020 until the situation improves. We kindly ask you to bear with us as this was not planned and is beyond our control.” reads a memo dispatched to BOM teachers in one of the secondary schools that is facing an unprecedented financial crunch.

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According to the guidelines released by the Basic Education Principal Secretary, Dr Belio Kipsang, day schools with one stream should only have a maximum of 5 workers while the largest school with 15 streams can only higher not more than 37 workers on BOM terms (See tables below). These guidelines were adapted from the Kilemi Mwiria Task-force Report of 2014.

TABLE 1: STAFFING GUIDELINES FOR DAY SCHOOLS
NO OF STREAMS BURSAR ACCOUNTS CLERK SECRETARY MESSENGER LAB TECHNICIAN ICT TECHNICIAN GROUNDS-MAN CATERESS COOK KITCHEN HANDLER NURSE STORE KEEPER ARTISANS DRIVER LIBRARIAN SECURITY TOTALS
1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5
2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 7
3 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 11
4 0 2 1 1 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 15
5 0 2 1 1 2 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 16
6 0 2 2 1 2 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 4 19

 

The school nurse should also double up as a matron while recruited artisans should be able to execute multiple tasks (multi-skilled).

TABLE 2: STAFFING GUIDELINES FOR BOARDING SCHOOLS
MESSENGER LAB TECHNICIAN ICT TECHNICIAN GROUNDS-MAN CATERESS COOK KITCHEN HANDLER NURSE STORE KEEPER ARTISANS DRIVER LIBRARIAN SECURITY TOTALS
0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 9
1 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 12
1 1 0 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 4 16
1 2 0 2 0 2 3 1 1 0 1 1 4 22
1 2 0 2 1 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 5 28
1 2 1 3 1 3 4 1 1 2 1 1 6 33
1 3 1 3 1 4 4 1 1 2 1 1 8 37
1 3 2 2 1 4 4 1 1 3 1 1 5 36
1 3 2 2 1 4 4 1 1 3 1 1 6 37
1 3 2 2 1 4 4 1 1 3 1 1 6 37
1 3 2 2 1 4 4 1 1 3 1 1 6 37
1 4 2 2 1 4 4 1 1 3 0 0 6 36
1 4 2 2 1 4 4 1 1 3 0 0 7 37
1 4 2 2 1 4 4 1 1 3 0 0 7 37
1 4 2 2 1 4 4 1 1 3 0 0 7 37

 

Dr Kipsang has also instruted schools to remunerate their staff as per the earlier guidelines (also adapted from the Kilemi Mwiria Task-force Report of 2014) and dispatched to schools. The teaching and non-teaching staffs should be employed on permanent and pensionable terms. the lowest earning worker should pocket Sh9,660 while the highest earner will receive a monthly perk of Sh41,000. But, these salaries are to be pegged on the workers’ qualifications.

TABLE 3: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOLS’ SUPPORT STAFF.
CATEGORY JOB GROUP MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY QUALIFICATIONS
BURSAR K Sh31,020 Sh41,590 CPA III
SECRETARY F, G & H Sh12,210 Sh24,662 secretarial Certificate
MESSENGER D Sh10,380 sh11,370 KCSE Certificate
LAB TECHNICIAN Sh12,510 Sh21,304 Laboratory training
ICT TECHNICIAN F & G Sh12,510 Sh21,304
GROUNDS-MAN C & D Sh9,660 Sh11,370 KCPE certificate
CATERESS F & G Sh12,510 Sh21,304 KNEC certificate in catering
COOK C & D Sh9,660 Sh11,370 KCSE Certificate
KITCHEN HANDLER C & D Sh9,660 Sh10,380 KCPE certificate
NURSE H & J Sh24,662 Nursing Certificate
STORE KEEPER F, G & H Sh12,510 Sh21,304 Store keeping certificate
SECURITY C & D Sh9,660 Sh11,370 KCPE certificate

 

Here is the assessment schedule for schools per County ahead of schools’ reopening

The Ministry of Education is carrying out a schools’ preparedness assessment programme ahead of reopening. Ministry of education officials will be visiting individual schools to see if schools are ready for reopening amid the covid-19 pandemic.

Visiting officials will use this guide during the assessment process. See here; Reopening of schools; Education Ministry releases final requirements for schools to meet.

In Machakos County, the exercise will be carried out between September 9 and 22, 2020 as shown in the tables below;

PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME

ASSESSMENT DATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS
14/09/2020 Makutano AIC
14/09/2020 Makutano DEB
14/09/2020 Yikiatine citizennewsline.co.ke
14/09/2020 Mbaani
14/09/2020 Kingatuani
14/09/2020 Embui
15/09/2020 Kithangaini
15/09/2020 Mbaikini
15/09/2020 Kwamutula
16/09/2020 Muthetheni
16/09/2020 Mavitini
16/09/2020 Mutendeu
16/09/2020 Miu DEB
16/09/2020 Kithuia
17/09/2020 Kabaa citizennewsline.co.ke
17/09/2020 Makiliva
17/09/2020 Kundu
17/09/2020 Mbiuni DEB
18/09/2020 Kitile
18/09/2020 kivauni
18/09/2020 Ikalaasa
18/09/2020 Kiundwani
18/09/2020 Kilala HGM
21/09/2020 Ikumini citizennewsline.co.ke
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ASSESSMENT DATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS
14/09/2020 Makutano Boys
14/09/2020 Masii Girls
14/09/2020 Mbaani Secondary
14/09/2020 embui Secondary
15/09/2020 St. Mary’s School Kithangaini Secondary
15/09/2020 Mbaikini Boys High School
15/09/2020 AIC Kwamutula Secondary
16/09/2020 Muthetheni Girls
16/09/2020 Kimuuni Secondary
16/09/2020 Muthetheni Mixed
16/09/2020 Miu Boys
17/09/2020 St. Michael Kabaa High School
17/09/2020 St. Marks Kundu
17/09/2020 St. Augustine Mumbuni
17/09/2020 St. Augustine Mbiuni
17/09/2020 St. Anthony Makiliva
17/09/2020 Kabaa Mixed
18/09/2020 Kitile Secondary
18/09/2020 Kinbauni Secondary
18/09/2020 Ikalaasa
18/09/2020 Kiundwani
18/09/2020 Kilala
21/09/2020 Bishop Ndingi
21/09/2020 Kalolemi
21/09/2020 kamwala
21/09/2020 Mwala School
21/09/2020 Mwala Girls
22/09/2020 Kikaso Secondary

DP Kithure Kindiki issues stern warning to School Principals.

DP Kithure Kindiki’s stern warning to School Principals.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to principals who are still holding on ad refusing to release the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) examination certificates to students because of school fee arrears. The DP indicated that such Principals risk losing their jobs.

Speaking in Nakuru on Thursday, May 15, the DP urged parents to report any “stubborn” head of an institution who refuses to release the certificate to the assistant chief for action to be taken.

“There are so many schools that have refused to release certificates to students who finished their national examinations. I want to warn that principals who continue defying government directives are risking their jobs,” he said.

The DP said that after a principal releases a certificate, the government will follow up and develop a mechanism to ensure that the fee balance is sorted.

“All heads of institutions must release certificates for all the children of Kenya, and then after that, we will sort out other fee-related issues. It is not a joke, I know the minister has already said, but I’m saying this as the deputy president because we are not requesting you, we are directing,” he said.

“I’m speaking on behalf of the president and the government, please, principals, let us not play monkey games. I would like to tell parents to report any principal who refuses to issue these certificates to the assistant chief,” he said.

According to the government, withholding certificates from students is unlawful, and a principal is at risk of facing legal repercussions.

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, in a statement on Monday, April 14, said denying students the document undermines the country’s education system.

“Denying any student access to their academic credentials undermines the very foundation of our education system and compromises the rights of the child. The government will not tolerate this continued impunity, and stern actions will be taken against schools that continue to defy this directive,” he stated.

Speaking on Monday, March 17, the Education CS, Julius Ogamba, revealed the government’s plan to ensure that students collect their certificates from sub-county education offices rather than their former schools.

Ogamba further announced a crackdown on heads of institutions withholding national examination certificates from students.

“The other day, I issued a directive that teachers holding certificates should release them to all the students, and I gave a deadline, and the deadline has already passed, so from next week, we will be taking action against teachers who are still withholding the certificates,” he said.

Despite the stern warning from the Government, schools are still holding on to the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, Exams’ certificates.

A parent who sought anonymity narrated to this reporter how a school Principal is holding her girls’ KCSE Certificate; dimming her hopes of securing a job.

“I have visited the school three times in a row to collect my daughter’s certificate. Unfortunately, the Principal wants me to clear a fee balance of Ksh6,500 and which I don’t have at the moment”. Said the parent.

According to the parent, her daughter sat the KCSE 2024 exams and scored a C- (minus). The single parent has approached a good Samaritan who is willing to assist the girl with College sponsorship.

The parent went on to say that her pleas, to be given even photocopies of the Certificates, fell on deaf ears.

CS Magoha in parliament, today: Full account of what he said

Emabakasi East Member of parliament, Hon. Babu Owino, has come under fire for ‘teaching’ with qualifications. The Law maker who has already run a mathematics lesson for KCSE students on his Facebook account has been warned that whatever he is doing is illegal.

The warning shot was issued by the education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang when he met with the Departmental Committee on Education on Thursday morning.

“Anybody who is offering to teach students without being qualified is undertaking an illegality, and so is anyone circulating e-learning information that is not approved by KICD..All the content of learning delivered to students must be Approved by the KICD, whether for online learning or physical learning. And every teacher must be Qualified,” said Dr. Kipsang.

The flamboyant politician is offering more lessons in coming weeks.

One of Babu Owino’s online lessons advertisement.

The Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha was however in support of schools and teachers charging parents for online services rendered.

“When it comes to charging of Online lessons offered by teachers, let them engage the parents and agree on favorable terms. I think there is nothing wrong with charging for services delivered,” the CS explained.

Brookhouse international school has been on the limelight for forcing parents to pay full fees even when much of the physical learning time has been lost due to the current closure of learning institutions to prevent further spread of Covid-19 disease.

E-learning is very new to me and you; but very necessary now.

The CS noted that the current E-learning is very new to him just like it is to everybody else but he was quick to point out that it can not be used to replace physical teaching.

“E-learning is just as new to me as it is to all of you. The gov’t has been very clear that when schools re-open, we will take it from where we left,” said the CS.

An assurance that was further emphasized by PS Kipsang.

“We can assure you that nothing we are doing now will replace the inter-personal relationships of learners and teachers, and when physical learning resumes, every child will still have an equal opportunity… We are trying to mitigate the impacts of this pandemic, and to deal with the new normal that we find ourselves in. We already have an emergency plan set up to improve the coping mechanisms.” reassured the PS.

“We are trying to mitigate the impacts of this pandemic, and to deal with the new normal that we find ourselves in. We already have an Emergency plan set up to improve the coping mechanisms,” he added.

Magoha defended the online teaching saying it was the only feasible option if going by the current crisis created by the covid-19 pandemic is anything to go by. He turned down a request by Nyamira County Women Representative who wanted to know if it is possible for the government to stop all these Online learning programmes so that all our children are equal when they resume physical learning.

“We do not advocate for teacher-learner contact even from home, since we do not what to put anyone at risk of infecting the other with COVID-19…The government at this time, will not consider stopping e-learning. Our children who are able to access the virtual learning will continue to get, despite others not being able to.

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Dr. Kipsang on his part noted that the current e-learning system has its own shortcomings, though.

“This pandemic came at a time that we may have not prepared for all eventualities, that is why some of our Special Needs children might not have sufficient E-learning materials,” the PS explained.

Committee chair, Hon Melly, was concerned about ‘a majority of the Kenyan children who are not getting these online learning materials, and they are the majority.

The International Commission of Jurists, ICJ, has urged the government to provide learners with electronic gadgets and internet services.

But CS Magoha thinks otherwise.

“If you go to any secondary school, you will be shocked. It is only that we do not allow them. If we allowed them to carry phones to school, you will realise that all the secondary school students have smart phones,” stated Magoha.

On the safety of learners and teachers once learning resumes, the CS said an elaborate plan is in place.

“We will be following the Outlined COVID-19 guidelines when schools resume. And there will be a whole budget line to cater for this,” reported the CS.

It remains to be seen the plans that the Ministry has come up with ahead of the announced reopening date in June. On his part, the CS was quick to rule out any hasty decision in reopening the schools any time soon.

“It is too early to give any specific dates. In the meantime, the calendar for the national exams remains. If the situation changes, we will reopen schools… Our children are alive and safe at home. It is not only in Kenya where this pandemic is happening. If it means they will be staying at home for one year, then so be it. Don’t create a metal pipe and force me into it asking me to give you dates,” Magoha outlined.

School Girls Benefit From Free Sanitary Towels

Over a thousand school girls in Kanyamwa Ward in Ndhiwa Sub County have benefited from sanitary towels courtesy of Mpesa Foundation.

The Foundation’s Monitoring and Evaluation Lead Officer Gilbert Ebole noted that many girls from vulnerable families are unable to purchase sanitary towels which makes them vulnerable to sex pests who engage them in sex in change for buying them the sanitary materials.

Statistics reveal that Homa Bay is among the top counties with high prevalence of teenage mothers at 24 percent.

Ebole said in response to the dire situation, MPESA Foundation stepped in by donating to some girls the sanitary materials to help them maintain menstrual hygiene.

He said the company has a programme that focuses on prenatal and neonatal health.

In the programme, the company and other non-governmental organizations have come together to help women and girls in the county during pregnancy and postnatal care.

“The project is meant for making women live in dignity. We’re trying to protect girls from early pregnancy,” Ebole said.

He made the remarks today at Okok primary school in Kanyamwa Ward where he donated sanitary kits to school girls.

Each kit contains three packets of sanitary towels, soap, a menstrual awareness booklet and panties.

Ebole said the initiative is also meant to prevent infections among girls who would otherwise use crude methods to control their menses. He said it also promotes self-esteem among the beneficiaries.

“Up to 25 per cent of school girls miss school due to periods thus disrupting their education,” he said.

He said so far, the Foundation has distributed at least 800,000 dignity kits to girls in different schools across the country.

Ndhiwa Sub-County Police Commander Paul Rioba warned parents who collude with suspects in defilement cases to defeat justice.

He instead urged them to report all cases to relevant authorities to curb the vice.

The Police Boss noted that in some cases, they ensure no one testifies against suspects in court adding that poverty is the main challenge influencing the cases.

“Let us all take responsibility to protect our girls because they are our future. We are leading in defilement and teenage pregnancies and it must change,” Rioba said.

Homa Bay County Executive for Gender Sarah Malit announced that plans are underway for mentoring teenage girls so they do not fall victims of defilement.

“It’s burdensome when lives of the future generation are ruined at early stage. Let’s work together and address the teen pregnancy menace,” she said.

Homa Bay Deputy Director of Health Amos Dulo urged the government to supply free sanitary towels as it does to condoms.

Updated Academic Calendar: 2025 School Year Dates

Updated Academic Calendar: 2025 School Year Dates

The Ministry of Education has unveiled the refreshed academic calendar for 2025, detailing the term schedules, mid-term breaks, and examination timelines for various assessments including the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA), Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), Kenya Prevocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA), and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

According to the announcement from the Principal Secretary of Basic Education, schools will kick off Term 1 on January 6, 2025, and will wrap up on April 4 after an engaging 13 weeks of instruction. A brief five-day mid-term break is set from February 26 to March 2.

Here are the essential dates for the 2025 Academic Calendar:

Term 1:

– Start: January 6, 2025
– Duration: 13 weeks
– End: April 4, 2025
– Mid-Term Break: February 26 – March 2, 2025 (5 days)

April Break:
– A three-week holiday follows Term 1, from April 7 to April 25, 2025.

Term 2 Dates:

– Start: April 28, 2025
– Duration: 14 weeks
– End: August 1, 2025
– Mid-Term Break: June 25 – June 29, 2025 (5 days)

August Break:

– Schools will be closed for three weeks from August 4 to August 22, 2025.

Term 3 Dates:

– Start: August 25, 2025
– Duration: 9 weeks
– End: October 24, 2025

December Break:

– The academic year concludes on October 27, 2025, leading into a 10-week holiday that lasts until January 2, 2026.

2025 National Examination Schedule:

The calendar also outlines critical dates for national assessments. The KPSEA will take place from October 27 to October 30, 2025, while the KILEA will run from October 27 to October 31, 2025. The KJSEA and KPLEA are scheduled from October 27 to November 6, 2025. Lastly, the KCSE will commence on November 3 and conclude on November 21, 2025.

Equity Bank Wings To Fly Program Application Form, Cutoff Marks

FORM A: APPLICATION FORM(2024)

Branch _____________________________

WINGS TO FLY SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DATA PROTECTION OVERVIEW

In accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019, and Regulations, as amended and reviewed from time to time (Data Protection Laws), Equity Group Foundation (“EGF”) is a not-for-profit organization registered as a limited by Guarantee entity under the laws
of Kenya. EGF is collecting consent from the parent(s) or guardians, on behalf of the applicants as minors to ensure compliance.

EGF is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information in connection with the Wings to Fly Secondary School Scholarship Program.

Click here to download the Wings to Fly Application Form 2024

Information we collect

EGF will collect the following types of personal information through application forms provided at the Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited
Branches or through events organized by EGF:
• Contact Information: Names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
• Demographic Information: Date of Birth, gender, health status and other relevant demographic details.
• Academic Information: Educational background, grades and other academic records.
• Program Participation Information: Data related to participation in the Wings to Fly Program, including attendance, performance, sibling information and referrals.

How we use your information

• EGF uses your personal data for the following purposes:
• Program Administration: To manage and administer the Wings to Fly Program, including fair scholarship distribution and academic support.
• Communication: To communicate with participants, parents or guardians regarding program updates, events, and relevant information.
• Research and Reporting: To conduct research and generate reports to improve the effectiveness of the program.
• Compliance: To comply with Legal and Regulatory requirements.
• Sensitive Personal Data
• EGF collects health information, property details, family details including names of the person’s children, parent(s), guardians, spouse or spouses and gender. Under the Data Protection Laws, these data categories are termed as sensitive personal data.
• EGF uses your sensitive personal data for the following purposes:
• Program Administration: Your health information, gender and family details are collected and used to ensure fair scholarship distribution.
• Home Visit: To conduct follow up visits, if successful after the interviews. The visits are structured to be impromptu, without the knowledge of the applicants to avoid instances of fraudulent applications.

Information Sharing

We may obtain and or share personal information:

• EGF may obtain additional information concerning the applicant’s education and financial records, as needed to complete this scholarship application.
• EGF may also communicate and release information to others who are involved in making decisions relating to the applicant’s educational plans, including, and not limited to their previous and future schools, Referees named in this form and the Ministry of Education.
• EGF may also share your personal information with the donors, certified counsellors, psychosocial and medical service providers, and mentors.

Data Security

EGF implements adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from accidental or unlawfuldestruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, personal data.

Data Transfers & Cross-Border Transfers

Once the forms are received, the data is transferred to the EGF Data Management Information System (DMIS). The physical forms are then archived based on Bank Policies by the branches that received the personal data.

In the course of our operations, personal data may be transferred to entities located outside Kenya. Such transfers could be necessary to provide oversight to our donors, who are located outside the country. EGF takes measures to ensure that your data remains adequately protected and that these transfers comply with the Data Protection Act, 2019.

Applicants Data Subject Rights

Applicants can exercise their rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, object and in relation to automated decision making and profiling by sending a request to: egfdpo@equitybank.co.ke. We may however continue to process where we
have a legal basis of processing.

CONSENT FROM THE PARENT(S) or GUARDIAN

I, ____________________________________________________, hereby provide my consent to EGF for processing of my sensitive personal data for the purposes described above.

EQUITY BANK WINGS TO FLY SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS/GUIDELINES

• This form is given FREE OF CHARGE by the Equity Group Foundation
• The information provided in this form is intended to help the Equity Group Foundation Community Scholarship Selection Board understand the applicant’s academic and financial position for the purpose of assessment for scholarship/award
• This application form must be filled accurately and completely in CAPITAL LETTERS
• On being called for an interview, the applicant must bring the originals of all documents attached
• All incomplete or inaccurately filled forms will be automatically rejected
• Copies of ALL DOCUMENTS required must be provided by the applicant. Any applications without relevant documents will be rejected
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• The completion and submission of this form is not a guarantee for sponsorship
• Any false statements, omissions or forged documents will lead to automatic disqualification
• Equity Group Foundation reserves the right to make the final determination of scholarship beneficiaries
• Only 2023 KCPE candidates will be considered
• The application can also be submitted through the Wings to Fly online platform https://egfdmis.equitybank.co.ke/register_w2f
• Every part of this form must be filled. Failure to do so makes this application form incomplete and therefore renders the applicant illegible for the scholarship

PART A: APPLICANT’S PERSONAL DETAILS
PERSONAL DATA

Full Name of Applicant:
First Name: _________________________ Middle Name:__________________ Surname/Family Name: _____________________

Date of Birth: D D M M Y Y Y Y

*(Attach copy of birth certificate)
Telephone/Mobile No. Alternative Mobile No.

Physical Address: County :_________________________________ Sub-County: __________________________________________
Ward: __________________________________ Location: ______________________ Sub-Location: ________________________

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Name of Primary School Attended: ______________________________________________________________________________

Postal Address: P.O. Box: Town/City: Postal Code:

Telelephone/Mobile No. Alternative Mobile No.
Physical Address: County: ____________________________________ Sub-County: ______________________________________
Ward: _____________________________ Location _____________________________ Sub-Location: _______________________
KCPE Index No. KCPE Marks:
(Attach copy of results slip or one provided by the Headteacher of your former school with his/her certification)

Year sat for KCPE: ________________ Have you attempted KCPE in previous years? Yes n No n

If yes, how many times and why? ______________________ Please indicate the KCPE

scores attained for previous years: _______
Have you repeated any class? (1-8) while in primary school Yes n No n If yes which ones ____________________________

PART B: APPLICANT’S FAMILY INFORMATION
PARENTS’ INFORMATION
Father’s Full Name:

First Name:__________________________ Middle Name:_________________________ Surname: __________________________
ID No. Living: Deceased: [If deceased, please attach copy of death/burial certificate]
Physical Address: County: ____________________________________ Sub-County:_______________________________________
Ward: _____________________________ Location: _________________________ Sub-Location: ___________________________
Postal Address: P.O. Box: Town/City: Postal Code:
Telephone/Mobile No.
Source of Income: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Full Name :
First Name: ________________________ Middle Name: ________________________ Surname: ____________________________
ID No. Living: Deceased: [If deceased, please attach copy of death/burial certificate]
Physical Address: County: __________________________________________ Sub-County: _________________________________
Ward: _____________________________ Location: _________________________ Sub-Location: ___________________________
Postal Address: P.O. Box: Town/City: Postal Code:
Telephone/Mobile Number:
Source of Income: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Are your parents living together? Yes n No n

GUARDIAN INFORMATION (If not living with the parents)

First Name: _____________________________ Middle Name:_____________________ Surname :__________________________
ID No. Relationship with student/applicant:_______________________________________
Physical Address: County: __________________________________________ Sub-County: _________________________________
Ward: _____________________________ Location: _________________________ Sub-Location: ___________________________
Postal Address: P.O. Box: Town/City: Postal Code:
Telephone/Mobile Number:
Source of Income: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

PART C: APPLICANT’S EVIDENCE OF NEED

APPLICANT’S INFORMATION

Indicator Description
Why are you applying for a scholarship?
Have you received any financial support/bursaries in the past?
Please provide details:
Do you suffer from any physical impairment (disability)?
Do you have any disability or any chronic illness? If yes, kindly
describe and provide evidence:
Are you entitled to any form of inheritance from your parents/
guardians/any other source? Describe:
Who do you live with? Parent(s) n Guardian(s) n Other n Specify __________________________________________

PARENTS’/GUARDIANS’ INFORMATION
Indicator Father/Male Guardian Mother/Female
Guardian
Other
Age of your parents/guardians:
Does any of your parents have any form of disability?
Describe the disability:
Does any of your parents/guardians suffer from a
chronic disabling medical condition? Describe:
Are you living with both parents? If not, explain:
Are your parents/guardians employed? Give details of
job and salary per month: Attach Payslip
Do your parents/guardians own a business? Describe
and show the average monthly income: Bank
Statement
Do your parents/guardians own land/plot? State
number of acres, type of crops grown, number of
cows/sheep/goats/donkeys and income from such
assets:
Land size:
List livestock:
Do your parents/guardians have any other assets or
sources of income, including casual labor? Indicate
the approximate monthly income:
FAMILY INFORMATION
Indicator Description
Has your family been affected by civil conflict or natural disasters
such as displacement, flooding, drought, fire or famine? Describe:
What type of house do you live in? Describe such as grass
thatched, iron sheet, cemented etc:
Please describe any other cause of disadvantage or vulnerability?
Any siblings in i) Secondary School:
ii) University:

(SKETCH A DIRECTIONAL MAP TO THE HOME FROM THE NEAREST LANDMARK)

Part D: How did you first learn about the Wings to Fly scholarship program?
(Please mark only one)

n Equity Bank Branch (specify location)
n Equity Agent (specify location)
n School – teacher, principal or counselor (list name)
n Church, mosque, synagogue (specify name)
n Friends, parent, guardian or relative
n Internet (specify site)
n Radio, TV (specify)
n Newspaper, magazine (specify)
n Social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace (specify)
n Others (specify): _______________________________________________________________________________________

PART E: DECLARATIONS

APPLICANT’S DECLARATION

I, _________________________________________ declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and I
am aware that giving false representation will mean that my application will not be considered and will lead to automatic disqualification.

I authorise Equity Group Foundation or its representatives to obtain such additional information concerning my educational program and financial records as needed to complete this scholarship application.

I also authorise Equity Group Foundation and its representatives to communicate and release information to others who are involved in making decisions relating to my educational plans including and not limited to my previous and future schools, referees named in this form and the Ministry of Education.

In theevent I win the scholarship, I commit myself to working hard and posting excellent results throghout my secondary school course.

Signature:
Date
D D M M Y Y Y Y

PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S DECLARATION

I confirm that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and I am aware that giving false representation will mean that the application will not be considered and will lead to automatic disqualification.

On behalf of my child, I authorise Equity Group Foundation or its representatives to obtain such additional information concerning this applicant’s education and financial records as
needed to complete this scholarship application.

I also authorise Equity Group Foundation and its representatives to communicate and release information to others who are involved in making decisions relating to this applicant’s educational plans including and not limited to their previous and future schools, referees named in this form and the Ministry of Education.
Parent/Guardian Name ________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: Date D D M M Y Y Y Y
If you wish to provide additional information, please attach a separate piece of paper.

Part F: RECOMMENDATIONS

This part must be completed by the relevant authorities indicated. Any false infomation will lead to disqualification.

1. Primary School Head Teacher:
Please report on the above named applicant’s performance, conduct, special interests and talents. Also explain why he/she should be considered for the Wings to Fly Scholarship Program:

How long have you known the candidate /family? ___________________________________________________________________
My school has ______ pupils who sat for KCPE and in the most recent tests sat by the applicant before sitting for KCPE, this applicant’s position was no. ______ overall and attained ______ marks out of 500.
Report on any special interests or talents the child may have e.g. leadership, sports, arts, music etc:__________________________
Rate the candidate’s financial ability: n Very Rich n Rich n Middle Income n Poor n Very Poor
I have reviewed the information given in this form and believe it to be truthful. The above named student attended my school and based on my knowledge and/or inquiries, I affirm that he/she is needy/vulnerable. Please describe facts about his/her circumstances.
________________________________________________________________________
Signature & Official Stamp:
Date
D
D
M
M
Y
Y
Y
Y
Postal Address: P.O. Box:
Town/City:
Postal Code:
Telephobe/Mobile No.
2. Provincial Administration (Chief or Assistant Chief).
How long have you known the candidate/family? ____________________________________________________________________
Rate the candidate’s financial ability: n Very Rich n Rich n Middle Income n Poor n Very Poor
Yes
No
Orphaned
Parents/Guardians are employed
Parents/Guardians
Any additional information, explain:
I have reviewed the information given in this form and believe it to be truthful. The above named student is a resident of my location/sub-location. Based on my knowledge and/or inquiries, I affirm that he/she is needy/vulnerable.
Name:
Signature & Official Stamp:
Date