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Keep politics out of education, varsity don warns leaders

Sajironi Girls Secondary School, Kajiado county students on January 19,2026. [Peterson Mwangi, Standard]

Mount Kenya University (MKU) Pro-Chancellor Dr Vincent Gaitho has urged political leaders to refrain from politicising the education sector.

Dr Gaitho warned that constant political interference threatens the future of learners and undermines national cohesion.

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