The Ministry of Education has clarified the issue of school uniforms raised by parents and teachers of Grade 7 students.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu stated in a press conference on Monday that Grade 7 students transitioning to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) will be required to wear a different colour or type of uniform that distinguishes them from primary school pupils.
“There is need to distinguish the Junior Secondary School section, as a result, a decision has been made that parents and management agree on the new uniforms for JSS learners. Because it is secondary, the uniform will not be the same,” said Machogu.
This means that, while JSS students will be housed in their previous learning institutions, their school uniforms will distinguish them from those in primary school.
Machogu further said that the Board of Management of each school will decide on the new JSS school uniform after consulting with parents and other stakeholders.
“Parents will have to bear the responsibility of buying uniforms for their children,” he said.
