Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association chairman Indimuli Kahi (centre) and other school heads after addressing journalists at the Wild Waters resort in Mombasa. [Photo/ nation.co.ke]
Schools heads have warned that political violence during campaigns and the August 8 election might affect the school programme.
Kenya Secondary School Heads’ Association chairperson Indimuli Kahi said the country’s education sector will be affected if politicians engage in electoral violence.Mr Kahi said those aspiring for elective positions in the country should avoid creating enmity among residents during this electioneering period.He said teachers want peaceful polls so that schools can reopen and continue with their programmes after the polls, adding that violence will interfere with the national examinations in October and November.Kahi urged politicians to shun divisive politics and work together. He called upon Kenyans to stay away from leaders perpetuating hate speech and using them for violence.The Chairperson was speaking on Monday during a press conference to announce the 42nd Kessha Annual Conference at Wild Waters, Mombasa, which will end on Friday.“We call upon our politicians to make sure their campaigns are conducted without violence. During this conference, all principals will wear a band on their arms. The band has a message of peace,” said Kahi as quoted by The Star.“This election period has not affected our candidates’ preparedness to tackle the national examinations, but we are calling for peace during and after Election Day,” he added.The second term will end on August 4 to pave way for the August 8 polls as many schools in the country will be used as polling centres.