Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i. [Photo/nation.co.ke]

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A section of leaders from the greater Kisii region has come to the defense of embattled education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i.According to them, the reforms spearheaded by the Ministry of Education are praiseworthy and necessary to restore sanity to the education sector.''This will enable teachers, parents, students to adapt to them in a smooth manner that will not affect the smooth running of institutions. I pray that he stays focused,'' Richard Onyonka, MP Kitutu Chache South, said according to a story by the Daily Nation.Other legislators from Kisii County who spoke in support of Matiang'i are Alfred Miruka (Bomachoge Chache), and Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango).The development comes in the wake of mounting criticism over the reforms in the education sector.