Parents, teachers and communities urged to unite to end student unrest

A call for stronger collaboration between parents, teachers and students has emerged as a key solution to curbing student unrest in schools.

Speaking during a mentorship forum in Kangundo Constituency, the headteacher of Kamanzi Primary School, Christopher Nyala, stressed that discipline should not be left solely in the hands of teachers.

Instead, he urged parents and the wider community to share responsibility by offering guidance and counselling to both learners and educators.

Nyala emphasised: “Parents should not leave the responsibility of guiding students entirely to teachers. We must work together to raise our children in unity. Organisations such as Lizah Foundation International are extremely important in the education sector because they provide counselling and mentorship to students, especially girls, helping them make wise decisions that shape their future.”

The mentorship event, attended by more than 400 students from various schools, was organised by Lizah Foundation International.

Its Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Mutuku, used the occasion to highlight the pressing need for increased government investment in education.

She argued that additional funding would strengthen institutions and improve learning outcomes, while pledging that her organisation would continue championing the value of education in shaping future generations.

Mutuku also issued a rallying call to school alumni, encouraging them to return to their former schools to mentor current students.

“Alumni have a unique role to play in inspiring learners and giving back to the institutions that shaped them,” she said, noting that such mentorship could help bridge gaps in guidance and motivation.

The forum combined motivational talks, career guidance and discussions on discipline, underscoring the importance of community involvement in education. Organisers described it as part of a broader effort to instil resilience, responsibility and ambition among young people across the country.