Kenya needs more technocrats following Matiangi’s performance

Dr Fred Matiang'i. (Photo: Courtesy)

Kenya has ridden to hell and back in the past four months amidst the heated political environment. It has been a period of great economic barrenness, with a huge number of activities and events having been inevitably disrupted. Successful conduct of the national examinations could undoubtedly have been the least to be expected, taking the nature of violence experienced in some parts of the country that led to loss of lives.

When Fred Matiang’i released the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exam results recently, it was fascinating to see how the country unanimously and with delight applauded him and his team for the good work. The results were released way ahead of the anticipated time. Moreover, unlike the regrettable marks most of the students scored in last year with the incipience of new regulations, the country saw a tremendous return to record better marks.