Babu Owino, Member of Parliament for Embakasi East, has hinted at a new round of online revision lessons for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates.
Babu revealed his intentions after sharing a video of his previous lessons.
Underneath, he scribbled a brief message that said, “Coming soon. Don’t miss this.”
Despite criticism from various quarters, the outspoken legislator has previously taken students through mathematics and chemistry lessons.
In 2020, Babu was warned by the basic education principal secretary, Belio Kipsang, for exposing students to unapproved content.
“All the content of learning delivered to students must be approved by the KICD, whether for online learning or physical learning. And every teacher must be qualified,” Dr. Kipsang had said.
But the self proclaimed professor, Babu Owino, received congratulatory messages from various quotas. First was Dr. Ezekiel Mutua.
“What Hon. Babu Owino is doing is an inspiration to all of us and especially the youth to know that education is not just for passing exams. It’s an asset to navigate life. Babu Owino can actually step in and save the world if there were no teachers. He derserves a global award,” said Dr. Ezekiel Mutua.
Then came the united nations, UN, which hailed Babu Owino for his efforts of teaching secondary school learners through social media. He was appreciated by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Owino would then a special feature on America’s broadcaster; Voice of America (VOA).
During his interview with the VOA the MP said his was a noble service to try and help learners at home during this covid-19 pandemic.
“I am doing this to keep the students busy during this time when they are out of school. The good book (Bible) warns that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. I am also sure that these lessons are timely for Form Four students who will be sitting their national exams later this year,” he said.
The lessons will be run on the MP’s Facebook page and Babu Owino TV.
