Something’s fishy about Education CS Fred Matiang’i exam reforms

Education cabinet secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i. (Photo: David Njaaga/Standard)

No one will give you a medal if you call me Kenya’s sceptic-in-chief. That’s because I own the title — hands down, and everyone knows it. The reason why I am an unrepentant sceptic is not because I am a pessimist. On the contrary, I am a realist who sees things as they are, and wonders why they aren’t different. I hate wishful thinking, but admire thoughtful wishing.

That said, I believe Education CS Fred Matiang’i has most likely pulled one of the biggest numbers on Kenyans in decades. He’s served up nothing but KCSE Kool-Aid and every villager is drunk with the syrupy stuff.