The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

N
Originally published by Nation News
📰 Read Full Article
top
March 11, 2026
9h ago

Why MPs want guidance and counselling made mandatory in schools

Why MPs want guidance and counselling made mandatory in schools

Legislatures want Ministry of Education to allocate adequate resources to support counselling services in schools...

✨ Key Highlights

Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) are advocating for mandatory guidance and counselling services in all primary and secondary schools due to a rise in drug abuse, indiscipline, and sexual violence among students. The move aims to provide structured psychosocial support and safeguard learners.

  • Nyeri Woman Representative Rahab Mukami introduced a motion highlighting the urgent need for these services.
  • The MPs are calling for a national policy framework to recruit and deploy professionally trained school counsellors.
  • Previous reports, including the Wangai Task Force (2001) and the National Assembly Education Committee (2019), have also recommended enhanced guidance and counselling programs in schools.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Nation News

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility
2h ago

Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility

Oil prices surged and stock markets broadly declined on Wednesday as the ongoing Middle East war continues to fuel market volatility. Traders are reacting to fluctuating crude futures and attacks on commercial ships.

T
The Standard Business
📰 Read Full Story
Ndindi Nyoro opposes establishment of National Infrastructure fund
Video

Ndindi Nyoro opposes establishment of National Infrastructure fund

C
Citizen TV (Youtube)
3h ago
Sifuna-led Group says the 10 point Agenda report was fraudulent
Video

Sifuna-led Group says the 10 point Agenda report was fraudulent

C
Citizen TV (Youtube)
3h ago
IEBC seeks Sh888m for ex-CEO Marjan exit package, by-elections
top5h ago

IEBC seeks Sh888m for ex-CEO Marjan exit package, by-elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is seeking approval from Parliament for an additional Sh887.95 million to cover the exit package of its former chief executive and fund various operational needs, including by-elections.

T
The Standard
📰 Read Full Story
Peter Salasya Re-Affirms His Polygamous Nature, States His Ideal Kind Of Partner(s)
entertainment10h ago

Peter Salasya Re-Affirms His Polygamous Nature, States His Ideal Kind Of Partner(s)

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has reaffirmed his pursuit of a polygamous lifestyle, stating his search for wives now extends beyond Kenya to Madagascar.

G
Ghafla! (Entertainment)
📰 Read Full Story
Advertisement