Leaders and stakeholders have described the launch of the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan at Fr. Martin Boyle Senior School in Tinderet Sub County as a significant milestone for the institution and the wider community.
They said the occasion marked a turning point in the pursuit of quality education and holistic development for learners.
The ceremony held on Friday attracted hundreds of parents, teachers, students, community leaders and education stakeholders from across the constituency, all united by the desire to strengthen academic excellence and chart a clear path for the school’s future growth.
Principal Secretary for the National Treasury, Dr Chris Kiptoo, commended the school for developing a comprehensive strategic plan that would guide its operations and aspirations over the next five years.
He observed that institutions which embrace proper planning are better placed to achieve sustainable growth and improve performance.
“The country’s education sector requires visionary leadership capable of preparing learners for an increasingly competitive global environment,” said Dr Kiptoo.
He urged students to remain disciplined, hardworking and focused on their studies, noting that education remains the surest tool for empowerment and transformation.
Dr Kiptoo further emphasized the importance of collaboration among parents, teachers, government agencies and the community in nurturing responsible citizens.
“Strategic plans should not merely remain documents on shelves, but must be translated into practical programmes that improve academic standards, strengthen mentorship and expand opportunities for learners,” he stated.
The PS also challenged students to embrace innovation, technology and integrity, saying the future would favour young people equipped with skills and strong moral values.
Tinderet MP Julius Melly described the launch as a major step towards positioning the school among leading learning institutions in the region.
He said education continues to be the backbone of development in Tinderet and pledged continued support for schools through infrastructural development, bursaries and empowerment initiatives.
“My praise goes to the parents and teachers for their sacrifices in ensuring children remain in school despite the prevailing economic challenges facing many families,” he said.
The legislator also used the occasion to urge students to remain focused on their studies and avoid social vices such as drug abuse and alcoholism that continue to threaten the future of many young people.
He added that the community had a collective responsibility to protect learners and create a conducive environment for academic growth.
According to Melly, the strategic plan would provide a clear framework for improving performance, discipline, talent development and the overall welfare of students.
Education advocate Josephine Cherono hailed the school for involving stakeholders in the formulation of the strategic plan, saying inclusive planning enhances accountability and ownership.
She observed that many schools struggle due to lack of long-term vision and consistency in implementing programmes.
“The strategic plan would help the institution align its objectives with the changing demands in the education sector, particularly under the Competency Based Education,” she said.
She further challenged parents to become more actively involved in the education of their children instead of leaving the responsibility entirely to teachers.
According to the education advocate, discipline and academic success begins at home through proper guidance and support.
She encouraged girls and boys alike to embrace education as an equal opportunity platform capable of uplifting families and communities from poverty.
Community elder Daniel Sang praised the school for maintaining strong moral values and cultural discipline among learners.
He said communities must not abandon traditional virtues such as respect, responsibility and hard work even as society modernizes rapidly.
Sang warned that moral decay, drug abuse and negative peer influence were increasingly affecting young people in rural areas, making it necessary for schools and parents to work closely together in guiding learners.
“I am appealing to leaders to continue investing in education infrastructure and mentorship programmes to ensure children from humble backgrounds are not left behind,” he said.
He noted that many successful professionals from the region emerged through education and mentorship from elders and teachers who believed in their potential.
Parents’ representative Grace Jelagat expressed optimism that the strategic plan would improve academic standards and create a better learning environment for students.
She said parents were ready to support the school’s programmes through cooperation and participation in development initiatives.
“I would like to thank the teachers for their dedication and sacrifice in nurturing students, so as to enable them attain good grades in the national examinations,” said Jelagat.
She appealed to both national and county leaders to expand bursary opportunities and strengthen support systems for needy learners to reduce school dropouts.
The parents’ representative stated that many bright children still face difficulties accessing uninterrupted education because of financial challenges affecting their families.
By Sammy Mwibanda
