Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang’i has proposed several reforms in Kenya’s education sector.
Speaking at MCK Kinoru Church in Meru Town, Matiang’i outlined a number of proposals aimed at improving the management and delivery of education in the country.
Among his key proposals, Matiang’i called on the government to stop wastage of public funds and channel more resources directly to schools. He said timely disbursement of capitation funds would enable school principals to effectively manage institutions and address operational challenges.
Matiang’i also proposed the appointment of a Principal Secretary specifically in charge of Curriculum Reforms and Transition, noting that the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) requires dedicated leadership and oversight.
He further urged the national government to listen to school principals, parents, and religious leaders on education matters. He noted that churches and other religious organizations have invested heavily in educational institutions and therefore deserve to be consulted on policies affecting the sector.
PNU Party Leader Peter Munya, who accompanied Matiang’i, criticized the national government over what he described as excessive taxation of Kenyans.
Munya said the tax burden had become too high, claiming that nearly half of employees’ salaries are now deducted through taxes, a situation he said is negatively affecting various sectors of the economy.
He stated that he has no personal issue with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, acknowledging that Kindiki comes from the Meru region. However, Munya emphasized that leadership should not be based on clan or regional considerations, adding that Kindiki still has much to demonstrate regarding his ability to lead and manage national affairs.
Munya also opposed plans to clear part of Meru Forest for the construction of a State Lodge, an airstrip, and a golf course.
He argued that residents should not be persuaded to accept the destruction of a forest ecosystem, saying the issue is not the projects themselves but their proposed location within a protected forest area.
According to Munya, there are many alternative sites within Meru that could accommodate the developments without harming the environment. He warned that he and other stakeholders are prepared to seek legal redress and challenge the projects in court if the government proceeds with the plans in Meru Forest.
