Catholic School Principals Rally for Moral Renewal and Education Reform at Landmark Nairobi Conference

Catholic School Principals Rally for Moral Renewal and Education Reform at Landmark Nairobi Conference
By Wilson Amondo 

Nairobi, July 2025

Over 1,400 Catholic school principals from across Kenya converged at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) this week for a pivotal national conference, pledging to fortify faith-based values, integrity, and visionary leadership in shaping Kenya’s educational future.  

The 10th National Conference of the Catholic Schools Principals’ Association of Kenya (CASPA-K), themed *“Catholic Schools – Pilgrims of Hope: Journeying Together in Faith and Renewal,”* served as a clarion call to educators to anchor learning in moral clarity amid societal challenges.  

Archbishop’s Charge: "Be Torchbearers of Truth
His Grace, Archbishop Philip Anyolo of Nairobi, officially opened the conference, urging principals to resist cultural compromises.  
Uphold integrity, compassion, and faith in a world increasingly tempted to abandon values,”* he declared. *“Catholic schools must remain beacons of truth.”*  

Bishop Kadima’s Blueprint for Ethical Leadership
Rt. Rev. Bishop Mark Kadima, Chair of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Education Commission, outlined critical priorities:  
Mentorship Over Management
 Principals must deeply induct new teachers into the Catholic ethos, not just assign tasks.  
CBC Readiness
Schools must urgently prepare facilities and staff for the first Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) cohort joining senior school in 2026.  
-Zero Tolerance for Cheating**: “Exam malpractice is theft—and it kills dreams,” he asserted, demanding Catholic institutions lead by example.  
-Ethical Tech Integration**: Guard against AI misuse while promoting digital literacy rooted in human dignity.  
You are co-creators with God in shaping generations,Bishop Kadima concluded. 
Be the light of Christ in every classroom

GPF Kenya: Education is the Engine of Peace
Daniel Juma Omondi, Africa Regional Reprsentative 
Juma called for sweeping shifts in education:  
 Prioritize character development alongside academics

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