Why secondary school principals should be concerned with their calling

The Kenya Secondary Schools Head Teachers Association chairman Mr. Awiti allegedly said that an average of 23 secondary school principals die every year due to stress related complications. (KESSHA) national chair John Awiti said that in the last six years the number of principals who have died due to stress has been increasing. This year, already 14 have died.

According to Awiti, the nature of their job is so demanding and put so much pressure on the principals. He said the reforms in the Education Ministry, Teachers Service Commission, expectations from the society, and the changing environment of the learners bring so much stress to the school heads. All these put together add stress on the principals because they are the custodians and are answerable to all stakeholders of the school said Mr Awiti.