Tuesday, April 22,
2025 - Suba South MP, Caroli Omondi, has proposed the introduction of a new
subject in Kenya’s education system.
Speaking on Citizen TV on April 22, Omondi revealed
his bold proposal to introduce ‘Nationhood Science’ as a compulsory subject
from kindergarten through to university.
The MP believes the subject will entrench core national
values, such as patriotism, unity, devolution, and rule of law, into the hearts
and minds of young Kenyans.
“Countries like Sweden and Singapore have achieved order
through civic education. We should follow suit,” Omondi said.
The legislator said he intends to present his proposal
before the Education Committee, emphasizing that the initiative would breathe
life into the values enshrined in Article 10 of Kenya’s Constitution.
"When
you talk to a lot of politicians, they will quote to you some political
philosophy of the 15th century, when democratic rule was not the
norm. They are not telling you that leadership should be about the greatest
good for the greatest number, which is public interest. What we need in this
country is a complete reorientation," he said.
"We
have people in positions of authority who don't deserve to be there, and
political parties have to carry this blame because if you look at the quality
of leaders in the political space, who have been midwifed through political
parties, it is wanting," he said.
However, this isn’t the first time the idea has surfaced.
In 2024, Parliament tabled the Education Laws (Amendment)
Bill, which also recommended Nationhood as an examinable subject. However, it
stalled
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