In May 2016, the then-chairman of the KSSHA, Mr John Awiti, reported that Kenya was losing about 23 secondary school principals every year to stress-related complications. Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed principals — respected men and women who have given their sweat and blood for this country — humiliated. By JOHN MUTHIORAMore by this AuthorIf you asked an average Kenyan to list the jobs that they consider the most hazardous, few would mention the school principal’s. For many, a school principal is associated with authority, influence and success. In May 2016, the then-chairman of the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association, Mr John Awiti, reported that Kenya was losing about 23 secondary school principals every year to stress-related complications.

Source: Daily Nation January 21, 2018 19:06 UTC