There was extraordinary excitement at Matungulu Girls high school on Saturday when celebrated Citizen TV Kiswahili news anchor Kanze Dena turned up as a special guest.

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Kanze, who has been a mentor of the students electrified the occasion with her candid speech when she challenged parents to support and nature talents among their teenage children.

"Talent development is an important component of success in academia and it's important that parents support children in nurturing talents, " she said. 

The school, which celebrated its golden jubilee anniversary is ranked among the top academic giants in Machakos County. 

The school principal Peninah Mutiso, however appealed to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to post more teachers to the school in order to bridge the existing gap of the teaching force. 

At the same time, the school's alumni under the umbrella of 'golden girls' donated Sh124,000 in bankers cheque to assist needy students. 

Also present at the event was area district education officer Ms Hellen Yawe, area DO 1 Walter Katonon and dozens of principals from the region.