Bosmamaro Masaba: Residents of Bosmamaro Masaba in Nyamira County have been urged to avoid clan conflicts and instead support initiatives aimed at improving education standards in the area. This call to action was delivered by Nyamira South Sub County Deputy County Commissioner, Florence Obunga, during a public baraza in the Bosamaro Masaba location, as efforts to revitalize the region’s declining education standards continue.

According to Kenya News Agency, DCC Obunga emphasized that communities with learning institutions can sustain admirable education standards through goodwill, coordination, and collaboration. Conversely, clannism tussles can jeopardize educational progress. She highlighted the detrimental impact of poor stakeholder engagement and coordination on school performance, pointing out that such institutions often lack clear direction and objectives.

The community of Bosamaro Masaba had identified a critical need in the education sector, leading to the initiation of Riamandere Secondary School. This initiative was driven by the long distances children had to travel to attend secondary school. The government supported this effort by registering the school, providing infrastructure, deploying teachers, and assisting in forming a board of management. However, ongoing clan conflicts have affected the school’s enrolment, diminishing its once prestigious status.

Ms. Faith Kiprono, Nyamira South Sub County Director of Education, noted that all hope is not lost. Education ministry officers, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and school stakeholders are addressing the situation urgently to revive Riamandere Secondary School. The school, now with an enrolment of less than 100 students, threatens the community’s children’s right to education. Stakeholders are working to reclaim its former recognition and academic performance.

DCC Obunga urged the community to enlist opinion leaders, elected officials, and alumni to promote the importance of enrolling children in Riamandere Secondary School. She assured that the quality of education, provided by teachers from the same universities as those in national schools, remains high. The DCC appealed for community support, emphasizing that goodwill and increased enrolment would restore the school’s exemplary academic achievements.