Gatundu North MP Kigo Njenga has praised none governmental organisations (NGO’s) that have partnered with the government to make a positive educational impact to Kenyan communities.
Speaking at Kairi in Gatundu North on Monday during an education day facilitated by inABLE organisation, Kigo highlighted that an upsurge in the quality of education in Kenya required concerted efforts from all stakeholders.
“inABLE has helped us to raise education standards in Gatundu North by erecting an education centre and an equipped library here in Kairi. This and other education-oriented NGO’s are essential pillars that tirelessly work to eradicate illiteracy levels. The government will work with these institutions through the available initiatives to ensure we academically grow together,” he stated.
Kigo acclaimed the national government for establishing Tusome Programme which he said had enhanced interactions between teachers and students making education more collaborative.
“I also thank
Jubilee government for establishing more polytechnic institutions that accommodate those who miss slots in our universities. Jubilee administration is intending to build 220 more polytechnics countrywide because we believe that the biggest investment the government can give to our children is education which is key to success in life,” he said.
He urged the national government to hire more teachers to improve teachers-pupils ratio in a bid to further the quality of education.
Kigo challenged county governments under which the technical institutions fall to equip the institutions, finance and staff them.
He revealed that Gatundu North had registered a 39% mean grade increase from 211 to 250 in 2016 KCSE exams; an increase he attributed to equipment of libraries, hard work from students and teachers, technological innovations and government commitment to improving education quality in Kenya through provision of accessible libraries, enough computers and internet connectivity in most schools.
The MP warned parents buying motorbikes to school dropouts noting that such moves devastated their academic future adding that such led to crimes increment that destroyed the societal values. He challenged the youth to join technical institutions which he underlined were fully sponsored and parents were only required to pay less for all courses.