Gachagua demands an end to preferential treatment for marginalized areas
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua urges review of the national schools quota system, calling for merit-based placement and fairness for students from host regions who meet cut-off marks. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Democratic Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for an end to preferential treatment for marginalized areas in national school placements, advocating for a merit-based system instead. Speaking in Nyeri County, he urged a review of the quota system, arguing that devolution was intended to address marginalization and ensure equal opportunities for all.
- Gachagua highlighted instances where students with top marks from various regions, including Nyanza, were denied opportunities in local national schools, while those with lower marks secured slots.
- He criticized North Eastern Kenya leaders for not utilizing billions of shillings in development funds to improve their schools and infrastructure.
- The former Deputy President suggested reconsidering the old quota system where principals and parents selected schools based on location and needs, believing it offered better logistics and fairness.
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