Wetangula Warns Leaders Against Politicising the Education Sector

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has cautioned political leaders against politicising education matters, saying divisive narratives risk undermining national unity and equal opportunity for learners.

Speaking on the issue, Wetangula emphasized that every Kenyan child has an equal right to access quality education in any school across the country, regardless of region, community, or social background. He stressed that no learning institution should be associated with a particular area or group of people.

“All schools are built using taxpayers’ money contributed by Kenyans from all walks of life. There is no school that belongs to a particular region or people. Equality in education is achieved when children from all parts of the country learn together, and this is how a united nation is built,” Wetangula said.

The Speaker noted that education plays a critical role in fostering social cohesion and national integration, warning that attempts to regionalise or politicise school placement could erode these values.

He further called on the Ministry of Education to ensure fair, transparent, and merit-based access to national schools, adding that inclusivity within the education system is essential for long-term national development.

Wetangula urged leaders to exercise restraint and responsibility when addressing education issues, reminding them that policy discussions should be guided by the best interests of learners and the country at large, rather than political considerations.