Kennedy Otieno, a student and also the Secretary general at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) delivered a piercing address in the town hall meeting held in Nairobi on 25th Aug.
Otieno directly addressed the President HE William Ruto on the pressing issue of educational fees. His remarks were both direct and impactful. This raised a sense of urgency, as students felt validated by Otieno’s remarks.
He first made a statement that resonated with everyone in the hall on the slogan #feeshasfallen,
kennedy also acknowledged being under Ruto’s Government two times. He admitted on enjoying Ruto’s administration when he served as the MP of Eldoret North constituency.
Otieno made a comparison of Ruto’s previous administration as the MP to the Current presidency administration he holds and confessed they were totally different. He stated
He also urged the university administration to provide clarity and transparency on fee structures and any changes implemented.
Furthertmore, Otieno advocated for the rights of students where he stated;
Otieno urged the president to go back to the drawing board and start afresh. He went on and proposed regular meetings to be held and coming up with aiding programs to support the students.
However, Kennedy’s bravery did not go unnoticed as numerous positive reactions and comment surf through the internet. One X user commented;