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Kajiando North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo during a past function. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064691916657 

Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo has criticised the Kenya Kwanza government for failing to prepare students for the upcoming national exams, saying many are set to be examined in subjects for which they have no practical experience.

Speaking on Monday, October 6, 2025, during an interview, Ngogoyo acknowledged the dedication of teachers working in challenging environments but said the lack of proper learning infrastructure undermines students’ potential.

“I would appreciate the teachers who sustain themselves in such an environment and find ways to make sure children are in classes and giving their best,” he said.

Ngogoyo expressed disappointment in local leadership, noting that Members of Parliament are responsible for overseeing the use of constituency development funds to improve schools.

“That should be in the MP’s knowledge. Either with NGCDF funds or using other means, you should try and ensure such a situation does not happen,” he stated.

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He emphasised that MPs play an oversight role in budgeting and planning for schools and can influence committees to prioritise urgent needs.

The MP highlighted that some Grade Nine students have never used a laboratory, even though lab work is required for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) curriculum.

Kajiando North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo during a past function. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064691916657
Kajiando North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo during a past function. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064691916657

“Students in Grade 9, some of them have never seen a laboratory. There was a commitment that every school would have a lab, but that has not been forthcoming. Children will be examined for a class they have no experience about,” Ngogoyo said.

He added that while the Ministry of Education does allocate infrastructure funds, distribution is often selective and politically influenced, leaving many schools neglected.

“It is usually dependent on whether you are liked by the President or whether he visited your area. It is not structured in a fair way,” he noted. Ngogoyo contrasted this with World Bank-supported initiatives, which he said were more equitable and focused on actual student numbers.

He stressed the importance of continuous planning and public participation to ensure all schools can provide students with proper learning environments.

Ngogoyo’s remarks come as the first cohort of Grade Nine students in Kajiado and other parts of the country prepares for national examinations scheduled to run from Monday, October 27, 2025, to November 3, 2025. By William Muthama, K24

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