Former Mukurweine MP Kabando wa Kabando has offered his opinion on the remarks made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the backlash thereof, including a rebuttal from his former boss, President William Ruto.

The controversial sentiments made earlier this week have attracted wide criticism from a section of leaders allied to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

Seeking political mileage

Ruto joined the bandwagon on Thursday, January 8, 2026, by castigating Gachagua on attempts to sow division and stoke tribal distinction among learners, warning the DCP leaders to desist from his tribalistic tendencies and let Kenyan children be.

Kabando castigated Ruto for attempting to gain political mileage, while disregarding the very substance and the fundamental principle expressed in the tirade.

“The ongoing debate on high schools, particularly of the national category, admissions is necessary and overdue. We are addressing equity, community of interests, and the face of Kenya,” his argument against Ruto read in part.

Timely debate

He argued that the debate regarding the perceived discrimination of admission of children to the National schools category is timely and overdue.

“The debate on schools’ integration, inclusivity, equity & management shouldn’t degenerate, as you desperately clearly now want, into a showdown between you and DCP leader Riggy G. One may disagree with the tone of a grievance aptly raised or the examples offered, but the QUESTION and PRINCIPLE shouldn’t be clouded in foggy megalomaniac rants atop a presidential limousine rooftop,” he added.

He stated that the sentiments have deep reference to the rot and corrupt regime within the government, public offices, and some ministries.

“This DEBATE is not of tribes or of antagonists. It’s a sober question of fidelity, equity, and prudence. It is a questioning impunity of graft -corrupt MPs, greedy governors, & Jogoo-House conveyer belts ghosting schools. SKIZA before you sideshow,” he concluded.

The debate transpired after Gachagua questioned why students from outside the Mt. Kenya region were admitted to Alliance High School and Mang’u High School. He argued that many learners from the region were instead placed in schools far from home, a claim that sparked criticism across political and education circles.