Help those who fail their exams not to fall into drugs

Academic failure and drug use and abuse are problematic aspects of the adolescent stage. [Courtesy]

There is justifiable excitement in the country every time the Government announces dates for releasing national examinations results. This is usually the case on the days preceding official release of the Kenya Certificate of Primary School Education (KCPE) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results.

It hits the roof once the grades have been announced and all mainstream and social media is awash with congratulatory messages for the top performers. However, those who do not perform well are left to nurse their injuries, away from the media’s prying eyes.