Silas Obuhatsa

Silas Obuhatsa

activist Kenya

Silas Obuhatsa is the chairman of the National Parents Association in Kenya, and he recently expressed outrage over proposed fee hikes for public secondary schools, arguing that they would add financial strain on families already struggling with high living costs.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
142,298
Power
281$
Sentiment
7.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 3 7.33 0.24% +10% 53,771,296 142,298 $106,000 281$
Totals 3 53,771,296 142,298 $106,000 281$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: The National Parents Association (NPA) chairman, Silas Obuhatsa, also urged the government to restore full funding to prevent a collapse of the public education sector. 6

The Standard: Kuppet shifts tone, asks parents to share the cost of school fees

Kenya Kenya: National Parents Association chairman Silas Obuhatsa has called for urgent intervention to address the crisis. 8

The Standard: Why schools are shaken by wave of unrest

Kenya Kenya: National Parents Association chairman Silas Obuhatsa has called for urgent intervention to address the crisis. 8

The Standard: Wave of unrest shakes schools as learners protest abuse, neglect

Kenya Kenya: Silas Obuhatsa urged the government to prioritise the safety of learners. 6

The Standard: Protests spark schools closure in major towns

Kenya Kenya: Silas Obuhatsa, the National Parents Association chairman, praised the early school closure for ensuring student safety. 8

The Standard: Gen Z protests force early school closures

Kenya Kenya: Silas Obuhatsa is the chairman of the National Parents Association who raised concerns about schools sending students back home for fee balances. 5

The Standard: Schools enter third week on an empty purse as funds delay

Kenya Kenya: National Parents Association chairman Silas Obuhatsa described the eCitizen directive as well-intentioned but criticized the Ministry of Education for failing to engage the public before its implementation. 5

The Standard: State to appeal decision to stop fee payment through E-citizen

Kenya Kenya: Silas Obuhatsa argues that a child's future should not be determined by an exam taken at age 12. 6

The Standard: Parents anxious over flaws in senior school placement system

Kenya Kenya: National Parents Association Chairman Silas Obuhatsa urged the Ministry of Education to ensure that students remain in school. 5

The Standard: Parents, learners bear the burden of financial crisis in public schools

Kenya Kenya: Silas Obuhatsa, the National Parents Association chairman, argues that the funding withdrawal may strain the education budget. 3

The Standard: US freeze on funding for 'Tusome' plan threatens literacy gains