Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino is said to have been blocked from entering Ruto’s Townhall meeting with University Students at KICC.
According to reports, Babu Owino had made his way to KICC to attend Ruto’s Townhall Meeting where the head of state was explaining to students how the new University Funding Model will work for the betterment of education sector.
Responding to reports on his social media, Owino confirmed that indeed he was denied access to the meeting and that’s why he has not been seen despite being a strong defendant of university students.
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“I went but they denied me access,” explained the youthful leader who did not explain further on reasons why he had been denied access despite being one of the people that can influence the understanding of students about the model.
However, reports indicate that the MP was denied access due to his stand on the new Funding Model which he has described as punitive and had earlier called for leaders who will attend Ruto’s Townhall Meeting to oppose it.
“Student Leaders who will meet Ruto today must tell him the truth, the New funding model is a beast that will consume our Education system. Our Brothers and sisters will never afford Education which they so deserve to change their lives and this country. Say No.”
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However, the government is yet to respond to claims by Owino on why he was blocked from the meeting but the meeting went on as planned and President Ruto had the chance to explain to leaders what is in the model and it’s benefits.