- Babu Owino has been credited for helping students revise different subjects as they prepare to sit for the national exams
- However, after announcing a free math class, comedienne Mammito questioned if teaching was in Babu’s job description
- Her sentiments left Kenyans urging her to familiarise herself with an MP’s role and understand the importance of giving back to society
Renowned comedienne Eunice Mammito is on the receiving end after she came out to condemn Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino for offering to teach mathematics online.
Source: Facebook
Babu has always helped students revise during the national exam period, leaving netizens admiring his dedication in the academic space.
He shared a poster stating that he will be offering mathematics revision to help the KSCE students who are preparing for the national exams.
What did Mammito say about Babu Owino?
However, Mammito, unimpressed by the gesture, questioned whether teaching was Babu’s role that he was supposed to be doing.
She also raised an issue about fake alcohol in the country that recently saw the UK warn its nationals against drinking in the country.
“Why not pay teachers to do that? All I am saying is teaching students mathematics is not in his job description, yet young people are losing their lives due to fake liquor,” she wrote on her Instastory.
Here is her post:
Some netizens quickly reminded her about what an MP’s role is and the importance of giving back to society.
Here are some of the comments from social media users:
@anita_soina said:
“How is an MP supposed to pay teachers in place of volunteering?”
@younger.__.legacy said:
“Wewe enda basi uwachekeshe wapite mtihani.”
@hon.wairimu_mwangi said:
“Ministry of Education to do its work, NACADA to do its job. Babu has done his job in his constituency, and now he is offering free online classes. Mammito, you will need to hold the right people accountable.”
@mjs_citythrift_ said:
“Babu has done this year in year out, Mammito, you can check around.”
@rubeka_official said:
“Saa zingine kunyamaza huwa ni skill.”
@Ian said:
“I am glad we are all getting objective these days. Bila maneno mengi.”
@Ndeche said:
“Babu has been doing this, and nobody has been held under duress to join the online classes. Si kila kitu lazima tureact.”
Source: UGC
Should everybody get a degree?
The Member of Parliament, once, while addressing university students, stated that those who fail to graduate are no different from Form Four dropouts.
He also encouraged students to find partners among their peers, emphasising the importance of marriage.
His remarks sparked mixed reactions online, with some netizens criticising his comments while others supported his viewpoint.
According to him, everyone must aspire to get a degree and ensure that they complete their university education once they enrol.
Back in 2021, Babu claimed he possessed at least six diplomas and four degree certificates, which he was willing to sell at an affordable price.
His statement came after the IEBC announced that anyone without a university degree would be barred from contesting in the 2022 elections.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
