National Assembly Minority Leader, Opiyo Wandayi, has challenged the government to come clear on the education system to be adopted by the country.
Wandayi said lack of a coherent policy in regard to the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) was putting the future of the country’s children in jeopardy and quick action was required to gain the confidence of the stakeholders.
Speaking at Asango Primary School grounds in his Ugunja Constituency, Wandayi who was flanked by among others Siaya Governor, James Orengo and legislators Dr Lillian Gogo (Rangwe) and Dick Oyugi (Luanda) further challenged the government to tell Kenyans the plans it has for provision of adequate infrastructure in primary schools to enable them accommodate junior secondary education.
“A government must have a clear and coherent policy. You cannot keep the country in abeyance perpetually on a matter as critical as change in the education curriculum,” said Wandayi.
The Ugunja Legislator said it was high time the government stops meandering over the CBC and put the matter to rest.
“Over and above Constituencies Development Fund (CDF), what other plans do you have to improve the infrastructure and facilities in our primary schools to be able to accommodate junior secondary school students?” he posed.
Mama Ida Odinga, who was the Chief Guest during the official launch of a school named in her honour, called on elected and nominated leaders to selflessly serve Kenyans.
The Former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga’s, spouse said those tasked with leadership must not use their positions to enrich themselves.
Siaya Governor, James Orengo, led the Azimio la Umoja legislators present into accusing president William Ruto of undermining the constitution and vowed to mobilise Kenyans to reject efforts to undermine constitutional offices.
They said Kenyans were yet to see the true colours of the regime, adding that unless citizens stand firm, the country will revert back to the dark days of the single party era.
Orengo said it was wrong for President William Ruto led government, to vilify the four Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners for performing their tasks and questioned the speed at which the president formed a tribunal to investigate them.
“The formation of the tribunal was too swift. Even in mature democracies like the USA there are laws that are followed,” said the governor, adding that the whole process appears inclined to settling scores.
Rangwe Member of Parliament, Dr Lillian Gogo, said that the President was acting outside the faith of Christianity that he claims to practice.
She said that as a Christian, the President needs to understand that vengeance belongs to the Lord and the action taken against the four commissioners was contrary to the faith that he professes.
Luanda Legislator, Dick Oyugi said the Azimio la Umoja Coalition legislators, will not take the matter lightly and called on other independent institutions to be careful with the trend that the government is taking.
