Speaking during a heated parliamentary session, Ichung’wah expressed frustration with what he described as poor coordination and weak oversight within the ministry.
He singled out the Principal Secretary, accusing him of operating almost entirely from Nairobi and failing to understand the real challenges in counties and sub-counties.
According to Ichung’wah, the education sector is facing serious problems that cannot be solved from offices in the capital.
He said issues affecting learners, teachers, and school administrators require leaders who are present on the ground and willing to engage directly with communities.
He blamed frequent policy confusion, delayed implementation of programmes, and communication breakdowns on the absence of senior officials from schools and education offices outside Nairobi.
He argued that this disconnect has contributed to growing frustration among parents and education stakeholders.
Ichung’wah called on Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba to take firm control of the ministry and ensure that top officials become more visible and accountable.
He stressed that leadership in education must be practical, responsive, and informed by firsthand experience rather than reports and briefings.
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