Kericho East Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Kibe Maguta has called on communities to take the lead in nurturing morally upright and socially responsible children, stressing that faith, character, and peer encouragement are critical in raising a values-driven generation.
Speaking during the Day of the African Child commemoration at Kericho Rehabilitation Centre and Remand Home, Maguta said academic success alone is not enough, urging for a stronger spiritual foundation to instil values that endure beyond the classroom. "When children help themselves or make the right choices, their friends should be the first to applaud and encourage them as a way of building unity and self-confidence in them.
We are building a society not just of achievers, but of upright citizens," he said.
Maguta stressed that moral character must accompany educational success, asserting that true progress lies in raising children who add value to society During the vibrant celebration themed "Planning and Budgeting for Children's Rights: Since 2010", learners took center stage, turning the occasion into a dynamic expression of youth empowerment and advocacy.
