Kabando criticises Baringo Woman Rep over free education remarks
Former Mukurweini Member of Parliament (MP) Kabando Wa Kabando has sharply criticised Baringo Woman Representative Flowrence Jematiah Sergon following her controversial remarks downplaying the need for free education in Kenya.
In a statement on Saturday, July 26, 2025, Kabando accused the legislator of parroting scripted talking points allegedly issued by State House to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) MPs sent to represent government positions on TV and radio shows.
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“President Ruto’s state house command centre gives UDA MPs speaking notes when delegated to speak in TV/radio shows,” he said.
The former MP expressed outrage over what he described as a calculated attempt to dismantle public education systems, aligning Jematia’s remarks with what he called President Ruto’s regressive policies.
“What the Baringo Women Rep aligns with Ruto’s ideology and plans. Kill universities, defund basic education, and create zombies manipulable for Ruto cash handouts,” he added.
Jematiah’s remarks
His remarks come hours after Jematiah raised concerns over the sustainability and quality of free education in Kenya’s public schools.
Speaking during an interview at a local radio station, Jematiah questioned the value of free primary and secondary education, arguing that it heavily relies on taxpayers’ money, funds that could also support national development.
“You are giving free education in primary, but we are still depending on the taxes. All these taxes are part of the development we are supposed to do in the country,” she said.
The legislator cast doubt on the outcomes of free education, suggesting that the quality often suffers under such a model.
“What do you get from this free education in terms of the quality of students? Do you get the quality of the students? Because when it is free, it is not often good,” she added.
Jematiah also criticised the overreliance on bursaries, arguing that it diminishes parental responsibility in their children’s education.
“We give bursaries to students, but when we do that, you realise that parents do not take responsibility and follow up on their children’s progress in school,” she said.
