Government reaffirms commitment to empowering the girl…

Senga Hill District Commissioner Elizabeth Goma says government through various interventions in the education sector among them the keeping girls in school initiative, is empowering the girl child. The District Commissioner said this when she officiated at the 2026 Keeping Girls in School (KGS) Academic Symposium in Senga Hill District. Ms Goma observed that many girls enrolled under the Keeping Girls in School programme continue to face social and academic challenges arising from vulnerable backgrounds, which often affect their academic performance.

She said the annual symposium forms part of the Case Management System (CMS) interventions designed to improve learning outcomes by creating a platform where implementing schools can exchange best practices on academic achievement. She noted that the programme also provides an opportunity for professionals from various sectors to mentor girls and inspire them to pursue ambitious career paths, especially that beneficiaries of the KGS programme have access to scholarships for tertiary education upon successful completion of secondary school. Speaking earlier, Senga Hill District Education Board Secretary Charity Lungu described the symposium as an important platform that connects learners with civic leaders and stakeholders who provide mentorship and guidance.

Ms Lungu said although many girls face numerous obstacles in life, education remains the most effective tool for overcoming those challenges. “Girls should remain focused on their education because there is a time for schooling and a time for marriage, and education helps address many challenges girls face,” she said. She further encouraged the learners to remember the four important stages represented by a girl’s attire showcased at the event.

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“The four types of uniform a girl child can wear are the school uniform, the graduation gown, the wedding dress and the maternity dress. Each has its rightful time,” she said.

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