VP praises proposed constitution

The passing of the new proposed constitution will impact positively on the provision of quality education in the country, Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has said.

Mr. Musyoka said the new constitution dispensation will open up the country for investment in education, therefore making it the education hub of the region.

The Vice President made the remarks Monday when he opened a three-day Workshop for Greater Mwingi District Primary School Head teachers Strategic Planning program at a Nakuru hotel.

Mr. Musyoka said in the new draft constitution Kenyans are guaranteed shelter as a basic human right, noting that even developed countries don't provide.

He urged the head teachers to be agents of change in their areas of jurisdiction, adding that the strategic plans they are deliberating on will be more meaningful in the new constitution.

He appealed to head teachers to give sufficient motivation to students so that they can improve education, saying their image needs to be safeguarded in order for students to perform well.

The Vice President added that in the new constitution education will be a basic human right and reminded them that corporal punishment had been outlawed in schools.

Mr. Musyoka disclosed that he had invited all the clergy and leaders from South Eastern Region for a consultative meeting to iron out the contentious issues in the draft constitution on Friday in Machakos Golf Club.

Present were Assistant Minister for Defence and Member for Parliament for Mwingi South, Mr. David Musila, Deputy PC Rift Valley, Mr. John Ayimba, PDE Rift Valley Mrs. Beatrice Adu, Nakuru DC, Mr. Kang'ethe Thuku, Mwingi DC and Mr. Peter Kinuthia among other dignitaries.