Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Blame Not the System

Of late, the Kenya’s education system has come under attack from various quarters. They say that it concentrates more on theory than the practical aspect of it. A good number of writers and those aspiring to be find a field day in attacking the system which probably they went through.

It’s high time we be proud of our education system; critique it in the most constructive ways. Instead of predicting doom, we can focus on the pros in it. This will give hope to the youths and the future generation. The criticisms have now given people reasons not to advance in their education. For those who are in the system end up giving it little focus on the excuse that the system is inferior.

I can proudly say that the system is not inferior as the critics would like to make us believe. If I may ask what yard stick are they using to compare Kenya’s system? In order to come with reliable and proper conclusion we have to compare our system of education with another and make relevant adjustments. We must also remember that, nothing designed by man is perfect.

What ails Kenya at the moment is our attitude and culture as a nation. Companies are unwilling to give fresh graduates internship opportunities. None the less, those that do, expect fresh graduates to perform more of less the same as regular employees, amidst relevant orientation and training. Some even go ahead to give interns chores such as photocopying, serving tea among others. Our graduates need opportunity, inspiration and motivation to perform optimally.

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