The CS of education is facing mounting calls for resignation from civil society groups and politicians following a devastating fire that claimed the lives of 16 students. Critics blame the Ministry for alleged negligence and failure to enforce safety standards
CS has now recommended stern action against the principal, Board of management and 2 teachers in press statement release below:
Consequently, and in view of the foregoing findings, we have taken the following actions:
1 The Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy has been dissolved for failing to ensure compliance with the School Safety Manual and the Basic Education Regulations.
2. The Teachers Service Commission has been apprised of these findings and is taking appropriate and immediate disciplinary action against the Principal for failing to ensure compliance with the School Safety Manual and the Basic Education Regulations. The teachers who failed to take action despite having been informed of the planned unrest will also be subjected to disciplinary proceedings.
3. Investigations are ongoing to establish other aspects of negligence on the part of officers from the Ministry of Education and the Teachers Service Commission. Appropriate disciplinary and legal action will be taken against officers found to have been negligent in their duties.
