Education and youth empowerment remain central pillars of Owen Ndung'u Wanjiku's vision for Kikuyu Constituency.
The parliamentary aspirant argues that Kenya must restore confidence in its education system by ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities for all learners.
Owen has expressed concern over what he describes as declining investment in education and growing public dissatisfaction with the national school admission process.
He argues that deserving students should never be disadvantaged by influence or connections, insisting that admissions into national schools must remain transparent and merit based.
He also believes that learners should be given greater opportunities to participate in school leadership and decision making.
According to Owen, involving students in conversations that affect their welfare can strengthen school communities while reducing conflict and unrest.
Beyond education, Owen says the country faces a growing youth unemployment crisis.
He has criticised what he describes as a lack of transparency in public sector recruitment, arguing that employment opportunities should be awarded fairly and based on merit rather than political or family connections.
He maintains that meaningful investment in education must go hand in hand with deliberate efforts to create employment opportunities for young people.
Skills development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and transparent recruitment are, in his view, critical to building a future where every young Kenyan has a chance to succeed.
Owen says his leadership will continue to champion policies that empower learners, support teachers, and create an environment where education leads to opportunity rather than disappointment.
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This article draws from an interview with Owen Ndung'u Wanjiku published by Jicho News on June 8, 2026, titled Kikuyu MP Aspirant Links School Unrest to Flawed Admissions, Calls for Education Reforms. The content has been adapted and expanded for publication on this website.