The conversation on the eligibility of aspirants seeking various elective positions has sparked uproar in the country.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has highlighted various candidates who have questionable academic papers.
This has triggered an eruption of argumentation among the citizens and netizens who are expressing divergent views on the need for legitimate school certificates.
It is essential for leaders both elected and nominated to various public offices to have gone through proper schooling to deliver responsibly.
Various virtues are gained from school which could be vital for good leadership and maintaining cohesion among the public.
Accountability, humility, patience, compassion and a sense of responsibility make a person considerate to the welfare of others not only seniors but also subordinate members of the society.
Acquiring tertiary education like a degree improves a person's scope of thinking thus enhancing decisiveness on conflicting matters that require much attention.
Campus life also brings together people from diverse backgrounds hence promoting cultural integration while also learning other people's way of life thereby promoting assimilation of some traits and accepting differences.
University education teaches students teamwork which helps them share ideas even later in life. It is disheartening to hear cases of forgery of academic papers from politicians who intend to serve people.
Some roles like that of Members of Parliament require smart brains who are capable of tabling sound bills to the House.
The law-making process is an activity which requires the input of professionals to tackle the problems ordinary citizens are going through.
Governors need to have excelled in school considering they are pillars of devolution, and heads of county government meaning they have various ministries to lead.
Although there are advisors, politicians should be able to discern workable projects, the more important ones that lead to the common good of the community.
The country's top seat cannot be left under the arms of an unlearnt person because there are diplomatic relations with the international community and internal matters to run.
The young people are watching the action taken to those with doubtful academic life, they may follow the same route if proper action is not taken.
The Constitution has stipulated minimum requirements for various posts therefore those with political motives have to comply to be verified to contest.
Ensuring adequate education will help reduce abuse of office cases and misappropriation of public resources as there will be competent leaders with integrity.
All loopholes of academic fraud need to be sealed to promote credibility in our education system, there shouldn't be instances of some people getting access to school certificates which they didn't labour for.
Once a person is proved to possess illegal documents legal action has to be taken to curb this problem which is becoming rampant more so among people with financial muscles.
Let's advocate for quality leadership by electing intellectuals who have good ideas for a better and developed society.
The rule of law should follow its suit without targeting some people due to geographical background, political affiliation, gender or social class.
Education lights up the world, it unlocks our cognitive abilities and unites a nation by accommodating different views, ideas and cultures.
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Edited by Kiilu Damaris
