Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the state of the country’s education system, calling it “a complete mess” and warning that it risks betraying an entire generation of young Kenyans.
Speaking during a meeting with the Kikuyu Council of Elders in Kiambu County on Saturday, December 13, 2025, Kalonzo accused the government of presiding over an education system that has become both confusing and unaffordable.
“The future belongs to you. And we are going to make sure it is bright. It will not be messed up by any administration,” he told the elders and youth representatives.
Kalonzo lamented that the current Competency-Based Curriculum and the new grading system have reduced Kenya’s education to a system “that has no recognition anywhere else in the world.”
Kalonzo argued that the switch from the traditional grading system of A – E to a new EE – AE system was confusing, unnecessary, and reflected deeper instability in the education policy.
While clarifying that he was not opposed to the CBC, Kalonzo championed a national review to ensure the CBC produced competent, employable learners.
“Before Kenyans become accustomed to a system that lacks global recognition, we must interrogate it for the benefit of our young people,” he held.
He also criticised the reduction of school funding ahead of the new term beginning in January, saying government capitation had been quietly slashed.
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In addition, the Wiper party leader accused Basic Education PS, Professor Julius Bitok, of failing to disclose the extent of underfunding in public schools.
He warned that rising school fees would force thousands of students from poor families out of class.
The Opposition leader urged the government to restore adequate funding and review the curriculum before Kenya loses its future to the government-imposed confusion in the education sector.
Kalonzo, accompanied by senior Wiper officials and MPs from Ukambani, was enthusiastically received by the Kikuyu Council of Elders at the home of their national chairperson, Wachira Kiago, where residents turned out in large numbers to hear him speak.
