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Why many teachers no longer want to become school heads

Not all geographical areas in Kenya have teachers who qualify to head schools. [iStockphoto]a

Teachers have always wanted to rise to the highest levels of not only teaching, but also management of education.

Management of education in Kenya and the world is primarily practiced at the level of administration in schools such as head teachers/principals, deputy head teachers/deputy principals and heads of departments. These positions went with pride and achievement as they were marks of excellence.

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