Kilome Member of Parliament Theddous Nzambia. 
By Andrew Mbuva.
Kilome Member of Parliament Theddous Nzambia has called for renewed efforts to instill discipline and moral values among young people, saying families, religious institutions, schools and the government must work together to address the growing cases of unrest in learning institutions.
Speaking during a public function in Kilome Constituency on Thursday, Nzambia said children should be brought up in churches and other institutions that promote positive values so that they grow into responsible and respectful members of society.
"We must raise our children in the church and other places of positive moral guidance so they grow up with strong values, discipline and respect for others," he said.
The legislator revealed that Parliament is considering measures aimed at restoring discipline and order in schools, including reviewing existing laws where necessary to better safeguard learners and create a conducive environment for teaching and learning.
Nzambia emphasized that legislation alone will not solve the problem, urging parents, teachers, religious leaders and the wider community to take collective responsibility in shaping the character of children.
His remarks come at a time when Kenya has witnessed a worrying resurgence of unrest in schools, with incidents ranging from arson attacks and destruction of property to violent protests by students.
The country is still recovering from the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory, where 16 girls lost their lives in one of the deadliest school disasters in recent years. The incident reignited national debate over student welfare, school safety standards, counselling services and the declining levels of discipline among learners.
In recent months, several secondary schools across different parts of the country have also reported cases of dormitory fires, classroom vandalism and student strikes that have disrupted learning and caused millions of shillings in property damage. Education stakeholders have attributed the trend to a combination of factors, including peer pressure, mental health challenges, drug and substance abuse, weakened parental guidance and the influence of social media.
The unrest has prompted renewed calls for stronger guidance and counselling programmes, enhanced parental involvement and the enforcement of school regulations while safeguarding the rights and well-being of learners.
Nzambia said restoring discipline requires a united approach that goes beyond punishment, urging society to invest in the moral and spiritual development of children.
"Together, we all have a role to play in shaping a responsible and morally upright generation," the MP said.
