Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has hit out at the government over 100 percent transition from primary to secondary schools, stating that children are set to be dumped in schools without necessary infrastructure.
Speaking in Bahati while issuing bursary cheques to over 200 needy students in the area, Ngunjiri said a lot of schools are struggling with congestion, yet little has been done to salvage the situation.
He appreciated the government's effort to ensure children are educated, but noted that emphasis should be placed on infrastracture at the schools meant to host the pupils.
“Transition is in order, but we should also ensure proper infrastructure in schools," he said.
Ngunjiri noted that a schools open, the Ministry of Education should work in harmony with teachers' unions, to avoid disruption in the course of the term.
“We do not want to see wrangles between TSC and KNUT. This is hindering productivity,” he said.
Rosemary Kagotho, a beneficiary of the bursary, could not hide her joy after being granted Sh94,000 for her nursing course at Kenya Medical Training College in Nakuru.
Kogotho narrated that she had worked as a house help for 8 years due to lack of school fees.
“Opportunities were there but I could not study because I lacked school fee but with the bursary I know I will be able to study” she said.