Robert Burale Explains What He Thinks Has Led To Massive School Unrest In The Country

Renowned image consultant, author, and preacher Robert Burale has issued a stark warning to school administrators regarding the type of public speakers and entertainment-driven events they invite into institutions, arguing that excessive emotional hype leaves students vulnerable to destructive behavior.

Speaking on the psychological aftermath of high-energy school functions, the relationship coach cautioned that leaving teenagers on an artificial emotional high without imparting substantive character development does more harm than good.

The Danger of Post-Event Emotional Crashes

Burale explained that when schools host lively, concert-like events where students are encouraged to expend massive amounts of emotional energy, a dangerous psychological vacuum is created the moment the guests exit the compound.

“The schools must reduce this kind of concert, calling people to make them jump up and down and leaving them on a high,” Burale stated firmly. “When these people go, they have left the kids on a high; something must fill the highness, and some of the things that fill that highness are demonic things.”

The media personality urged headteachers to intentionally shift their focus away from shallow entertainment and instead invite mentors who can model calmness, emotional regulation, and structured personal growth.

A Challenge to Pastors and Motivational Speakers

Burale did not spare his peers in ministry, calling out religious leaders and motivational speakers who prioritize personal popularity and entertaining performances over delivering deep, transformative truth.

“The problem is we are just exciting; even we as pastors, when we are invited to these schools, do not just go there to make the kids just jump up and down; there is no depth on the inside,” he added. “Kids love concerts, jumping, and seeing all these people. I would rather send men and women who speak calmness into our schools, not excite our kids.”

Trading the Dance Floor for Notepads

To illustrate his vision for a healthy institutional mentorship structure, Burale challenged schools to cultivate environments where learning and wisdom are actively valued over temporary hype.

“I want that day that you will invite pastors and speakers, if you have to, and you see kids with notepads and pens taking notes because wisdom is being imparted to them,” Burale pointed out, blending English and Swahili. “But this thing ya kuruka ruka alafu munaenda nyumbani (of jumping up and down then going back to class), you are doing more damage than good.”

Burale’s commentary comes at a critical period for Kenya’s education sector, as stakeholders grapple with complex challenges surrounding student mental health, institutional discipline, and boarding school safety. By advocating for deep, practical mentorship over superficial entertainment, his message serves as an urgent reminder that building character and long-term resilience is the true foundation of sustainable youth development.