Former Education and Interior CS Dr Fred Matiang'i has asked parents to encourage their children who leave school to join Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to acquire practical skills that are in high demand in the job market.
"I am not discouraging learners to pursue university education. Those who qualify can go, but remember to adjust yourself to suit the demanding requirements of the ever-changing job market world," he said.
He asked parents to teach their children to love God from an early age to enable them to develop both good character and knowledge.
However, his remarks were downplayed by some residents who asked him to acknowledge the major projects undertaken by President William Ruto's Government, including school infrastructure, roads, markets and the recent opening of the Tongeri Industrial Hub, which they said would provide employment to many university and school leavers from the constituency.
It was at this point that area MP Obadiah Barongo reportedly called for security officers from Magena and Kenyenya police stations to come to the church, a move that some congregants criticised, saying there was no disturbance to warrant police intervention.
"We are peaceful people. We allow all to come here. Let the MP stop panicking and causing unnecessary alarm to peaceful people in the church," said Joel Nyariki, one of the church elders.
Matiang'i attends Magena church service
Matiang'i was speaking on Saturday morning at Magena Main SDA Church in Bomachoge Borabu, Kisii County, where he worshipped with hundreds of congregants at the Magena Main Camp Centre, the Magena District Centre of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
He received a warm welcome from the choir, women's groups, youth and children, and was seated at the front alongside other leaders.
He was accompanied by Nyamira Senator Okong'o Omogeni, area MP Obadiah Barongo, former Education CS Ezekiel Machogu and former Kisii Woman Representative Janet Ong'era, among others.
During the service, Matiang'i joined the congregation in prayer, listened to the choir, greeted worshippers and later held a brief meeting with church leaders.
Political exchanges during Gusii visit
The visit came two days after President William Ruto concluded his four-day development tour of the Gusii region and a day after Matiang'i attended the burial of his uncle, Mzee John Mboga Nyaboga, at Manga in Borabu Constituency, Nyamira County.
Speaking in Gusii this week, Matiang'i maintained that the people of Gusii were tired of what he described as false promises and would remain firmly in the opposition.
He also dismissed speculation about a fallout within the United Opposition, saying its leaders were still united and focused on delivering victory in the 2027 General Election.
Matiang'i is expected to continue his Gusii tour with major rallies in Kisii Town and Keroka on Sunday, accompanied by other opposition leaders.
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