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January 9, 2026
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Gachagua maintains call for merit-based placement in national schools

Gachagua maintains call for merit-based placement in national schools

Gachagua maintains call for merit-based placement in national schools..

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Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has renewed his call for merit-based admissions to Kenyan national schools, opposing the current quota system. He argues that high-performing students from local communities are unfairly denied admission to nearby national schools while others with significantly lower marks gain entry.

  • Gachagua highlighted a student from Thogoto who scored 71 out of 72 marks but was denied admission to Alliance High School, despite it being nearby.
  • He accused leaders from Northern Kenya of failing to invest in school infrastructure despite receiving substantial devolution funds, citing Wajir County's Ksh.99.6 billion allocation since 2013.
  • Molo MP Kuria Kimani and other leaders criticized Gachagua's stance, labeling his remarks as tribal and inciting regarding the ongoing Grade 10 school placements.

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