Ngenga Vows Free Day Secondary Education in Mwingi West, Says Education Is Key to Ending Poverty

By Jeff Kizzilah Digital Editor

Mwingi West parliamentary aspirant Eng. Jonathan Ngenga has pledged to champion free day secondary school education in the constituency if elected in the 2027 General Elections, saying the initiative would ease the financial burden on parents and help break the cycle of poverty.

Speaking during an exclusive interview with KAMBA TV, Ngenga said many families in Mwingi West are struggling to meet basic household needs, making school fees an additional and significant burden.

“The people of Mwingi West are struggling with even basic needs. Through extensive consultations, I believe free day school education is achievable, as seen in other constituencies. To eradicate poverty, we must start with education and ensure every child can learn without the burden of school fees,” Ngenga said.

Ngenga said some constituencies across the country have implemented free day-school programmes by making prudent use of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) and through strategic partnerships.

He said the model could be adapted and implemented in Mwingi West to ensure that children are not forced to interrupt their education because of inability to pay school fees.

According to Ngenga, reducing the financial pressure on families would improve school attendance, academic performance and transition rates while giving young people better opportunities to acquire skills and participate in the economy.

The aspirant said his proposed development agenda would place education, youth empowerment and poverty eradication at the centre of his leadership priorities.

He argued that investment in education would have long-term benefits for households across Mwingi West, particularly in a semi-arid region where many families continue to face economic challenges.

Ngenga's pledge comes amid continued concerns among parents in Kitui County over the rising cost of education and the difficulties faced by vulnerable households in keeping their children in school.

As the 2027 elections approach, Ngenga is positioning himself as a development-focused candidate, with education emerging as a key pillar of his campaign agenda.

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