President Ruto Slams Gachagua over School Placement Remarks, Warns Against Tribal Politics in Education
President Ruto called on politicians to keep schools free from partisan interference, insisting that children deserve a learning environment based on merit and fairness, irrespective of their community or background. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto has strongly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his remarks concerning secondary school placements, asserting that children should not be used for political or ethnic mobilization. Ruto insisted that schools must remain free from partisan interference, advocating for a merit-based learning environment for all students.
- President Ruto's remarks came during the launch of the NYOTA programme in Uasin Gishu County.
- Gachagua had questioned why students from outside Mt Kenya were admitted to national schools like Alliance and Mang’u over local high-performing candidates.
- The Ministry of Education has opened a second review window from January 6 to January 9 for placements, promising audits to combat corruption amidst claims of schools demanding between Sh100,000 and Sh150,000 for changes.
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President Ruto and MP Condemn Gachagua's Remarks on School Placements - January 2026
President William Ruto has strongly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his remarks concerning secondary school placements, asserting that children should not be used for political or ethnic mobilization. Molo MP Kuria Kimani echoed this sentiment, slamming Gachagua for what he termed "retrogressive and primitive" tribal remarks regarding Grade 10 school placements. In Molo Subcounty, MP Kuria Kimani and local teachers have also raised strong concerns over a separate issue of increasing parental negligence, fearing negative impacts on children's development and morals.
