Secondary school principals and comprehensive schools’ heads of institutions have been urged to fully support Girl Guides the same way they support scouts in their schools.
According to the Girl Guides Association Commissioner in Trans Nzoia County, Rashid Mwanaisha, the movement is gaining traction.
Speaking at Kitale School during a two-day training of 55 teachers, Mwanaisha said her office is committed to nurturing girl guides in all schools.
“We started small, but progressively, we are growing big. All we need is support from head teachers in all our schools,” Mwanaisha said.
Donned in the official Kenya Girl Guides Association uniform, the commissioner said the association has received support from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Ministry of Education.
Kenya Girl Guides Association is a voluntary movement founded in 1920.
Importance of Girl Guides Association
Trans Nzoia Guides patron Patricia Melissa said they are focusing on nurturing responsible girls who will live up to their full potential.
“A girl who has gone through our training is more responsible, keen and can always say no. Such girls cannot fall victim to teenage pregnancy menace,” Melissa stated.
Betty Kirui, a trainer at Kenya Girl Guides Association, said the guides will be equipped with life skills, first aid skills, as well as survival tips.
She encouraged girls in schools across the country to embrace Girl Guiding, saying the movement is very beneficial.
“This training is about building a better world for all. We teach our guides life skills, leadership, discipline, and accountability,” Kirui stated.
Eseme Etyang, the deputy headteacher of Kitale school, the host institution, called on the Ministry of Education to finance the movement to enhance its impact in schools and the society.
He added that the movement entrenches patriotism.
“Before Girl Guides and Scouts do anything, they begin with singing the national anthem. These movements are building blocks of patriotism,” Eseme said.
