Mixed felings have been ellicited by the release of the KCSE 2013 results by Prof. Kaimenyi yesterday. Of course this is expected because there's not a time when humans are going to fully agree on one thing or have the same sentiments about an issue (That is why we have the law!)
Now, the good professor has been in the news for a myriad reasons since he assumed the Helm of the powerful Education ministry. Notable times are his handling of the teachers strike and his vehement support for the laptop project which his Government is keen to fulfill.
His always stern face and and his severe tone which he uses most of the time cannot over-emphasize his resolve to do his job. I remember when I was in Meru School when he was called as the Board chairman to handle grievances by students he left the then principal Kariuki D.G.on his own in the hall after students became rowdy... He is a busy man and arguably no-nonsense!
So when he says that the age of children joining primary school should be six and that those below ages of 14 and 18 will not be allowed to do the national exams 9KCPE and KCSE respectively) he is serious.
But really, if we were to follow that to the letter nearly six thousands candidates of the 2013 KCSE would have been locked out from advancing in academics.
educational achievements should not be limited by age but rather by intellectual capabilities of those involved. That's the same thing haunting young graduates from getting jobs in the Name of experience!
Now, the good professor has been in the news for a myriad reasons since he assumed the Helm of the powerful Education ministry. Notable times are his handling of the teachers strike and his vehement support for the laptop project which his Government is keen to fulfill.
His always stern face and and his severe tone which he uses most of the time cannot over-emphasize his resolve to do his job. I remember when I was in Meru School when he was called as the Board chairman to handle grievances by students he left the then principal Kariuki D.G.on his own in the hall after students became rowdy... He is a busy man and arguably no-nonsense!
So when he says that the age of children joining primary school should be six and that those below ages of 14 and 18 will not be allowed to do the national exams 9KCPE and KCSE respectively) he is serious.
But really, if we were to follow that to the letter nearly six thousands candidates of the 2013 KCSE would have been locked out from advancing in academics.
educational achievements should not be limited by age but rather by intellectual capabilities of those involved. That's the same thing haunting young graduates from getting jobs in the Name of experience!
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