Misori Urges Parents to Share Responsibility for Poor Results, Condemns School Lockouts
Speaking during a morning show on Ramogi TV, Misori criticised the rising trend of parents demonstrating against schools when results fall short, arguing that education is a shared responsibility between schools and families
By : Mweru Mbugua
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Secretary General Akello Misori has urged parents to take greater responsibility for their children’s academic performance, warning against protests and school lockouts following poor examination results
Speaking during a morning show on Ramogi TV, Misori criticised the rising trend of parents demonstrating against schools when results fall short, arguing that education is a shared responsibility between schools and families
“I strongly condemn the act of parents locking schools and protesting over poor results. Parents also have a major role to play in the education of their children,” Misori said, calling for accountability beyond teachers and school administrations
The KUPPET boss also weighed in on challenges facing the transition of learners to Grade 10, faulting the government’s approach to classifying schools
He argued that institutions should be defined by their capacity, facilities and resources rather than status labels such as national or extra-county schools.
“We have not been bold enough to define schools based on what they can offer, not their status. This system fuels inequality and places unnecessary pressure on certain schools,” Misori noted
He further highlighted teacher shortages as a major concern affecting the quality of education nationwide, insisting that staffing levels must match student populations
“The government must deploy enough teachers to manage the number of learners in schools. Failure to address this will continue pushing parents to scramble for limited slots in a few perceived top schools,” he warned
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Misori also criticised the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over what he termed poor planning in the distribution of teachers, saying staffing imbalances reinforce the perception that some schools are superior to others
Additionally, he raised concern over the stigma attached to day schools, questioning why such institutions and their teachers are often looked down upon despite undergoing the same professional training
“There are people who disregard day schools and those who attend them. Why should this happen when the teachers went through the same universities?” Misori posed
His remarks come amid ongoing debate over education standards, school categorisation and the roles of parents, teachers and government in improving academic outcomes across the country
