Kakamega County Senator Honorable Boni Khalwale has come out strongly to defend former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his recent remarks on the placement of Grade 10 students across the country.
Khalwale said Gachagua raised valid concerns that should not be ignored, arguing that the conversation touches on accountability and equity in the education sector.
A few days ago, Gachagua faulted the current placement system, claiming that many students from the Mount Kenya region are being posted to day schools far from their home region despite heavy investments by local leaders in modern learning facilities.
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He particularly criticized leaders from North Eastern Kenya, accusing them of neglecting the development of quality educational infrastructure in their regions while prioritizing investments in major cities such as Nairobi.
Speaking on the matter, Senator Khalwale noted that Gachagua’s sentiments reflect frustrations shared by many parents across the country. He said it was unfair for regions that have invested heavily in education to lose students due to poor planning and regional imbalance.
Khalwale challenged leaders from all regions to take responsibility and prioritize education development, arguing that every part of the country should have well-equipped schools capable of absorbing local students.
He emphasized that the Grade 10 placement debate should push leaders to focus more on long-term investments in education rather than engaging in political blame games.
According to Khalwale, asking tough questions is necessary if Kenya is to achieve fairness and quality in its education system.
As they say, if you want to kill a dog, start by giving it a bad name. Listening to @rigathi with sobriety, he actually raised a valid and not tribal point. I strongly believe National Schools should reserve 30% admission slots to students from local communities. As for the use of NG-CDF by MPs and by extention devolved funds by Governors from the former Northern Frontier Districts, let us not sugarcoat anything.
These leaders are the problem!
Period.
Look at this Kotulo Model Girls Secondary School in Mandera County..” posted Khalwale.
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