National school admissions have become the center of a heated debate in Kenya following recent public remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The Mangu High School Alumni Association and the Alliance High School Old Boys Club have both issued formal statements to clarify their positions.
The alumni groups are responding to concerns that students from specific regions are being admitted at the expense of others. These institutions are reaffirming their long-standing tradition of admitting students based purely on merit and diverse national quotas.
Placement Debate
How are students selected for national schools? Selection is based on academic excellence and clearly defined quotas designed to reflect Kenya’s national diversity. The alumni emphasise that these schools do not belong to any single community, region, or political constituency.
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Safeguarding academic excellence
The Mangu High School Alumni Group noted that their openness is precisely what has made the school a beacon of academic excellence for decades. Similarly, Alliance High School remains committed to nurturing young Kenyans of excellence regardless of their background.