Gachagua Demands an End to Preferential Treatment for Marginalized Areas

Gachagua demands an end to preferential treatment for marginalized areas

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 9 – Democratic Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for national school placement to be based strictly on merit. The former Deputy President urged a review of the quota system, saying devolution was meant to address marginalization and ensure equal opportunities. “The issues I raised and I want to be very clear is that all children in Kenya deserve equal treatment. National schools are very critical because they h…

Gachagua insists on merit in placement of students in national schools

DCP Party Leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reiterated that all students who perform well academically must be placed in national schools based on merit. He emphasized that Kenyans must confront the ongoing issues with the quota system, especially since the introduction of devolution. He has pointed out that the main purpose of devolution was to highlight and address the plight of marginalized counties, ensuring equitable devel…