Willy Kuria

Willy Kuria

educator Kenya

Willy Kuria is the chairman of the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association, a position through which he advocates for the interests of secondary education in Kenya. Recently, he has been in the news due to the United States' decision to cancel the Tusome literacy program, which could adversely affect teacher training and professional development in the education sector.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
44,708
Power
88$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 1 5.00 0.08% +10% 53,771,296 44,708 $106,000 88$
Totals 1 53,771,296 44,708 $106,000 88$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Willy Kuria has warned that without immediate intervention, it will be difficult for schools to sustain essential operations. 5

The Standard: Parents forced to shoulder burden as State delays capitation funds

Kenya Kenya: Willy Kuria is the chairman of the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association who highlighted the financial struggles of schools. 5

The Standard: Packed calendar as schools reopen for crucial third term

Kenya Kenya: Willy Kuria, the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) chairman, said unless the government releases the funds when schools reopen on Monday, the institutions can barely operate as they lack the funds to function. 5

The Standard: Back to school: Parents, schools brace for chaotic reopening amid cash crisis

Kenya Kenya: Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (Kessha) chair Willy Kuria echoed these concerns, revealing that schools are only receiving Sh16,900 per learner. 6

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

Kenya Kenya: KESSHA Chairman Willy Kuria urges the government to allow cost sharing with parents due to reduced capitation disbursement. 5

The Standard: Stakeholders urge government to prioritise education

Kenya Kenya: Willy Kuria, the Chairman of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association, laid the blame squarely on the government for the funding crisis affecting schools. 5

The Standard: Early close for broke schools as Treasury starves education sector

Kenya Kenya: KESSHA Chairman Willy Kuria emphasizes the urgent need for government intervention in funding small schools. 6

The Standard: Schools are struggling in silence, says PS Bitok

Kenya Kenya: Willy Kuria is the Chairman of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association who confirmed that no funds had been received for the current term. 5

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

Kenya Kenya: Willy Kuria, the chairman Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) said schools are gearing to receiving learners in January. 7

The Standard: Principals retool for senior school transition

Kenya Kenya: Willy Kuria is the Chairman of the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association who discussed the financial struggles of head teachers. 6

The Standard: School heads send students home for fees amid delayed capitation