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Fixation with further studies not good for education

The craze for further studies has demeaned the achievements and intent of the 8-4-4 education system.

University students today have a great desire to pursue further studies in various fields. This is not bad. Many bombard search engines with ‘scholarship’ queries. Parents are probably investing for facilitation and financing of their sons and daughters’ Master’s study programmes abroad and in the country. Kenyans really value education and the world salutes us.

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