Humorous Tale from Garissa School Highlights Importance of Trusting Teachers

Garissa, Kenya – A recent event at Al-Azar Senior School in Garissa featured a speaker who shared a cautionary yet humorous tale with students, emphasizing the importance of seeking guidance from credible sources, particularly in education. The speaker recounted the story of a student struggling with mathematics who, instead of consulting his teachers, sought advice from a 'makanga' (bus conductor). The 'makanga' allegedly advised the student to use bhang, claiming it would enhance his focus for exams. Following this misguided advice, the student reportedly believed he had successfully completed his mathematics paper, only to later discover that the exam was, in fact, an English paper. The anecdote, delivered with animated gestures and eliciting laughter from the student audience, served as a vivid illustration of the pitfalls of relying on unreliable information and the critical role teachers play in academic success. The speaker underscored that qualified educators are the primary and most trustworthy resource for students navigating their studies.