Riara Law School is pleased to announce the
launch of its Essay
Competition for Form 1 to Form 4 high school students.
The question for this year’s competition is
“The 8-4-4 Education system: Does it further the goals of the Constitution of
Kenya?”
If you are interested, write a 2500 word
essay responding to the following issues:
Whether 8-4-4 promotes the right to freedom
of expression under Article 33 of the Constitution,which includes -
(a) the freedom to seek, receive or impart
information or ideas
(b) freedom of artistic creativity;
(c) academic freedom and freedom of
scientific research
Whether the 8-4-4 education system promotes
the freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief and opinion enshrined in
Article 32 of the Constitution.
The
Judges of the Essay Competition shall be:
- The Riara Law School Faculty
- Key players in the Field of Education
- Key players in the Implementation of the Constitution
The date for submissions of essays is
October 1st 2013 and the winners of the competition shall be announced on
October 15th 2013.
There
shall be two award categories:
1. Best Essay, Junior Category (Form 1 and
Form 2) - Kes 30,000 + Certificate
2. Best Essay, Senior Category (Form 3 and
Form 4) - Kes 50,000 + Certificate