Matiang’i Criticises Costly Political Rallies, Urges Investment in Education
By Malticks - January 25, 2026
Speaking during a televised interview aired on Monday morning, Matiang’i said government leaders are focusing too much on political showmanship instead of addressing the real problems facing ordinary Kenyans.
He argued that constant public gatherings, convoys, and mobilised crowds offer little value to citizens struggling with the high cost of living and failing public services.
Matiang’i claimed that many of the rallies are artificially organised, with people transported in buses and paid to attend using public resources.
Matiang’i claimed that many of the rallies are artificially organised, with people transported in buses and paid to attend using public resources.
According to him, leaders later use these crowds to claim popularity while essential sectors remain underfunded.
He insisted that Kenya has enough resources to serve its people if priorities are set right. In his view, the problem is not lack of money but how it is spent.
He insisted that Kenya has enough resources to serve its people if priorities are set right. In his view, the problem is not lack of money but how it is spent.
He challenged leaders to redirect funds used for political activities to areas that directly benefit citizens.
Education was at the centre of Matiang’i’s message. He proposed that money currently spent on organising rallies be channelled to the Ministry of Education.
Education was at the centre of Matiang’i’s message. He proposed that money currently spent on organising rallies be channelled to the Ministry of Education.
He said investing in schools, teachers, and learning materials would have a lasting impact on the country’s future.
The former CS, who previously served in the Education docket, said the sector is facing serious challenges that require urgent attention.
The former CS, who previously served in the Education docket, said the sector is facing serious challenges that require urgent attention.
He noted that many schools are struggling due to reduced government funding, rising operational costs, and confusion around education policies.
In recent weeks, Matiang’i has repeatedly raised concerns about what he described as a deepening crisis in the education system.
In recent weeks, Matiang’i has repeatedly raised concerns about what he described as a deepening crisis in the education system.
He warned that parents, teachers, and school administrators are being overwhelmed by sudden policy changes that were not well explained or properly discussed.
He questioned why the government reduced school capitation at a time when institutions are already under pressure.
He questioned why the government reduced school capitation at a time when institutions are already under pressure.
According to him, the lack of clear communication has created uncertainty and disrupted learning in many schools across the country.
Matiang’i called on the government to urgently bring together key education stakeholders, including teachers’ unions, parents, and school heads, to find lasting solutions.
Matiang’i called on the government to urgently bring together key education stakeholders, including teachers’ unions, parents, and school heads, to find lasting solutions.
He said meaningful dialogue is the only way to restore order and confidence in the education sector.
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