In the just released 2015 KCSE results, only a third got C+ and above meaning the remaining two thirds do not qualify to join university.
All hope is not lost for the two-thirds though because they can join technical and vocational training institutions. Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i (right) said his ministry is increasing the number of technical colleges.
Most of the candidates loathe joining vocational institutions and consider them institutions for those who fail in exams. Kenyans should come out of these cocoons and join technical training institutions for the sake of their future.
Cosmus Musembi
In the recently released 2015 KCSE results, only a third of the candidates attained the minimum university entry grade.
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It is worrying how the remaining two-thirds will shape their future bearing in mind that Kenya and the current world at large needs technical skills to drive development. Technical and vocational training is the key to development and attainment of vision 2030.
People who failed to attain the minimum university entry grades should not view themselves as failures. Colleges provide a critical link between communities and the world and are key in wealth creation.
Mic Otiato
