Why we must change the way we plan and manage our education

Education CS Amina Mohamed (second left) flanked by PS Belio Kipsang (left), Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) Chairman Prof George Magoha and CEO Mercy Karogo (right) during the release of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2018 in Nairobi, on Friday, December 21 2018. [David Njaaga,Standard]

I harbour the thought we are not giving due attention to basic education. This, for good reason because we need to constantly improve quality, strive for excellence, and expand opportunities based on efficiency and equity, and ensure that disadvantaged children enroll.