- Mumias East MP Peter Salasya criticised Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, accusing him of proposing unrealistic solutions for nationwide free secondary education
- Salasya argued the plan showed a lack of understanding of government functions, noting that CDF and county funds are limited and earmarked for other priorities
- The MP challenged Nyoro’s claims, asking why he did not champion similar education funding while serving as chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee
- He dismissed Nyoro’s rhetoric, warning that economic arguments and fancy language cannot replace sound reasoning
Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has called out Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, accusing him of presenting himself as highly educated while proposing unrealistic solutions for free secondary education in Kenya.
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Speaking in a video statement, Salasya lashed out at Nyoro’s recent proposal to implement fully free secondary education nationwide.
Why did Salasya dismiss Ndindi Nyoro’s proposals?
He questioned the feasibility of Nyoro’s plan to fund the initiative through a mix of Constituency Development Funds (CDF), county governments, and the National Treasury.
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The lawmaker cast doubt on Nyoro’s genuineness, questioning why he didn’t champion the same course during his time as chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, before falling out with President William Ruto.
“I’ve heard about this person called Ndindi Nyoro; you know, he acts like he is more educated than everyone else in Kenya. Let me explain: you said KSh 10 billion should come from CDF, KSh 10 billion should come from the Treasury, KSh 10 billion to come from counties, and that it should go to day schools. First of all, you have been the chairman of the Budget Committee for the last two years and you have been a friend of President William Ruto, why didn’t you say those words?” Salasya posed.
Salasya argued that Nyoro’s plan showed a lack of understanding of government functions, particularly the roles of county governments.
He pointed out that CDF receives only 1% of the national budget and that county funds are primarily earmarked for devolved services such as Early Childhood Development (ECD) and county polytechnics, not secondary schools.
“Stop making noise and acting like you are educated. County functions deal with devolution, and when I talk about devolution, for example, bursaries, they are supposed to provide funds for county polytechnics; have you ever seen devolution providing money for secondary schools? You say KSh 10 billion should be given, where will it come from,” the MP added.
Why is Salasya critical about Ndindi Nyoro?
Salasya’s criticism came in response to Nyoro’s address at the Minet Kenya Annual Pension Conference on Thursday, January 22, where the Kiharu MP unveiled his Masomo Bora initiative.
The programme, launched in his constituency, charges learners only KSh 500 per term and is intended as a pilot for a nationwide model of free day secondary education.
Nyoro’s proposal seeks approximately KSh 30 billion annually to fund the programme, with KSh 10 billion expected from each of three sources: CDF, county governments through equitable share deductions, and the national government through the Ministry of Education.
He argued that consolidating existing education funds could cover the cost, including school meals, without straining public resources.
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While Nyoro framed the initiative as a step towards securing Kenya’s economic future, Salasya dismissed it as impractical and misleading.
He accused the Kiharu MP of “lecturing people” with irrelevant economic rhetoric and presenting himself as a moral authority, saying true leadership requires practical reasoning.
The MP stated that most would dismiss his reservations, but warned that Nyoro’s persona runs deeper than the ‘angel’ he projects.
“You know, some Kenyans think I’m stupid, I’m clever. And I’m not the kind of person who just follows someone because they said something. This person is a fraud. All this “lecturing people” nonsense, there’s nothing there! Leadership is one thing, and book knowledge is another, and leadership requires someone who can reason, not someone who comes to deceive people with all that fancy English,” Salasya added.
Has Ndindi Nyoro put MPs in trouble?
Elsewhere, Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria expressed frustration over the development standards set by the Kiharu MP through CDF.
Gikaria said Nyoro’s repeated launch of major projects, especially in education, made other lawmakers appear ineffective.
He suggested the success was partly due to Kiharu having fewer schools and students, making it easier to fund ambitious programs fully, which left some MPs feeling undermined.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
