As schoolchildren enjoy their
holiday break, parents face a pressing challenge: safeguarding their daughters’
futures during this vulnerable period.
Nairobi South MCA Waithera Chege
urged parents to engage their children, especially girls, in conversations
about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of academic commitment.
“School-going children face heightened risks during holidays,” she emphasised.
“That's why we've convened
with parents and security teams to explore ways to protect our young people.”
“Letting children roam unsupervised,
especially at night, puts them in danger. We’ve noted an uptick in drug dealers
targeting our youth,” she added.
These remarks came during a local
empowerment event aimed at boosting economic opportunities in MCA Chege’s
constituency. She distributed welding and car-washing equipment to support
residents’ livelihoods.
One beneficiary, Stephen Odhiambo, a welder, expressed his gratitude:
“Before receiving these machines, we faced shortages and had to rent equipment
for our Mukuru contracts. Now, we've been empowered.”
Another recipient, Domiana, spoke on behalf of her community group:
“Our group of 20 members received tents and chairs for our meetings. We plan to
hire them out to generate income.”
Looking ahead, the academic calendar
is structured as follows:
Third term begins on August 25,
2025, and runs for nine weeks, ending on October 24, 2025.
National assessments follow:
- KPSEA:
October 27–30 (4 days)
- KILEA:
October 27–31 (5 days)
- KCSE
(for Form 4): November 3–21 (3 weeks)
The end-of-year holiday starts on
October 27, extending until January 2, 2026.
