Activist Boniface Mwangi has thrown a grenade into the education sector, demanding the total abolition of private schools to force equality on the ruling class.

In a statement that has sent shockwaves through the leafy suburbs, the presidential hopeful argues that as long as the rich can buy superior education, the public system will remain a shambles. His proposal is simple yet revolutionary: if the Cabinet Secretary’s child has to sit on a dusty floor in a public school, that school will be fixed before the sun sets.

The Apartheid of Education

Mwangi’s argument strikes at the heart of Kenya’s class divide. "We have created an educational apartheid," Mwangi declared. "One system for the masters, and another for the servants." He points out that private academies shield the political elite from the consequences of their own incompetence. While public schools grapple with a lack of desks, teachers, and toilets, private institutions offer swimming pools and international curriculums.

This dual system, he argues, perpetuates a cycle where the children of the rich inherit power, and the children of the poor inherit poverty. By banning private education, Mwangi believes the entire nation would be forced to invest in the public sector, raising the standard for everyone.

A Logistical Nightmare?

Critics have been quick to dismiss the idea as populist rhetoric, citing the collapse of the sector if private capital is withdrawn. However, Mwangi remains unmoved.

• The Finland Model: He cites nations like Finland where private schools are virtually non-existent, yet the education system is world-class.
• Resource Reallocation: The billions spent by parents on private fees could be channeled into a tax pool to upgrade public facilities.
• Social Cohesion: Mixing children from different economic backgrounds would destroy tribal and class prejudices early on.

The Political Gamble

This stance is a high-stakes gamble for Mwangi. While it resonates deeply with the struggling masses in the slums and rural areas, it alienates the middle class—a key voting bloc that values the choice private schools offer. Yet, true to his brand, Mwangi is not looking for the safe middle ground.

"They will call me crazy," Mwangi added. "But it is crazier to accept a system where a child's future is decided by their father's wallet." As the 2027 conversation heats up, Mwangi is making it clear: he is coming for the comfort of the privileged.