Babu Owino, the MP for Embakasi East, dazzled everyone with his energetic dance routines during a Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) mentorship session in Uthiru, Nairobi, alongside students and guests.
But in addition to the extensively circulated dance videos, the controversial politician delivered an unexpected inspirational speech that is sparking a national conversation about school reform. Instead than adopting his usual combative political style at the NPN Legacy Church event, Owino passionately taught the junior secondary school students academic accomplishment and life values. His change from a furious politician to an education advocate stunned many in a positive way.
Mutugi, a participant, commended young chairman Charles Karondo for inspiring students in a similar manner, stating, “He really motivated them.” However, not all of the responses were positive.
Karani, the sceptic, said, “Thought CBC wasn’t it” symbolises the public’s ongoing mistrust of the educational system that Owino was promoting. Meanwhile, supporter Fredrick used the straightforward comment to show how the MP’s magnetic appearance alone can energise his fan base.
I’m happy when my governor is happy. Education experts say Owino, who is more well-known for his parliamentary tirades than his classroom appearances, is changing course. His endorsement of CBC, a system that many of his constituents dislike, suggests either a genuine change in policy or a clever makeover of his image before of the 2027 elections.
As video of the dancing politician goes viral online, Kenyans are left wondering: is Babu Owino starting a new chapter in his career as an education reformer, or is this just another political show? When a contentious MP starts
It’s either a great rethinking or the most surprising education advocacy campaign Kenya has ever seen when a contentious MP starts using Twitter fights to promote textbooks.
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