Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has opposed the new proposal to merge universities. In a tweet on Saturday, Mutua said that the move will spoil the education system in the country.
The Maendeleo Chap Chap Movement leader noted that the population has been rising, adding that there is a need for more institutions of learning established countrywide.
He also said that education plays a critical role in the lives of Kenya’s economic development.
“I do not support the new recommendations of merging universities and shutting down some of them. The reality is, as Kenya grows and with nearly 80% of the population being below the age of 40, we need more universities not less, “he tweeted.
The county boss also said that he is a disturbed man following the emergence of the proposal. He further noted that the suggestion will be a big blow the nation as it seeks to achieve the Big Four Agenda before President Uhuru Kenyatta completes his second and final term in power.
“Kenya needs more universities not the closure of existing ones As a Party Leader of a progressive and forward-looking party -@MCC_Party, it disturbs me to see policies that take us backwards and whose long term effect is making it difficult for the poor and downtrodden to rise,” he tweeted.