Kiambu senator proposes devolving primary and secondary education
By Kiprono Keileb, January 11, 2026Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has proposed the devolution of primary and secondary education, arguing that counties should take charge of school management and infrastructure while the national government retains control of policy, curriculum, examinations, and teachers.
In a statement made on X on Sunday, January 11, 2026, Thang’wa suggested a clear division of roles between the two levels of government, saying this approach could improve efficiency and address long-standing challenges in school facilities and management across counties. He framed the idea as a discussion starter rather than a final policy position, inviting public engagement and political dialogue.
“Maybe Primary & Secondary education should be devolved. The national government can retain policy, curriculum, examinations, and teachers, while counties handle management and infrastructure,” he stated.
The senator made the remarks while hosting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a church service at AIPCA Kiamworia Church in Gatundu, Kiambu County.
“Today, I hosted the People’s Deputy President, RiggyG, in Gatundu at AIPCA Kiamworia Church,” he wrote.
Gachagua questions North Eastern leaders on investment in Public institutions
Former Deputy President, during a press conference on Friday, January 9, 2026, questioned the Northern Kenya leaders’ investment in public institutions despite what he described as massive resources allocated to their counties under devolution.
Gachagua said leaders from the region should not lecture others about affirmative action, adding that 13 years after devolution began, the argument that some counties should continue receiving preferential treatment in the placement of students to national schools may no longer be justified.
“Devolution has been in place since 2013, and leaders from those regions have not developed institutions at the same pace, yet they want their children to benefit from facilities established by other counties. They have the opportunity to develop institutions of the highest standards possible in Kenya, not just for the children of those areas, but for the children of Kenya,” he said.
He added that comparable counties in the Western, Rift Valley, and Mt Kenya regions had used smaller amounts to establish beautiful institutions.