Members of Parliament have accused Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba of failing students participating in the ongoing Kenya Music Festival after a funding crisis left learners stranded. In a heated session in the National Assembly, MPs expressed their frustration, claiming the Ministry of Education has neglected its duty to support the national event.
According to the MPs, schools were forced to conduct last-minute fundraisers and seek support elsewhere after the ministry failed to release crucial facilitation funds on time. They further argued that the ministry did not communicate a clear timeline or the specific amount of money that would be allocated to the participating institutions, leaving school administrators in a state of confusion.
Ministry of Education Headquarters in Nairobi Mapio Net Emuhaya MP and chair of the National Assembly Education Committee, Omboko Milemba, faulted the CS for not ensuring the smooth running of the event. "Mr Speaker, as of today, midday schools are still desperately fundraising just to attend the national festivals.
This is not a new event.
