CS Matiang’i wants heroic teacher and policeman honoured

Education Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Fred Matiang’i, has proposed that a teacher and police officer who went “above and beyond” to ensure that exams got to schools be honoured by the state.

Dr. Matiang’i, who is also the Acting Interior Security CS lauded the principal of Lairuba Day Secondary School, Mr. Along’o George Mutwiri and police officer James Ngugi Chege who were captured wading through knee-deep water to get KCSE exam to the school.

A picture of the two walking through a flooded area – trousers folded to the knee and shoes in one hand was widely shared on social media and the CS decided to honour them.

In a series of tweets, Matiang’i praised the individuals for their dedication and service saying that he has recommended them for a Recognition Award to the Chief of Staff.

I would like to recognise the Principal of Lairuba Day Sec Sch – Along'o George Mutwiri and Security Officer James Ngugi Chege for their dedication and service during Day 3 #KCSE2017. Along'o and Chege went above the call of duty to ensure safe delivery of examination papers. pic.twitter.com/YTFUbnd2kx

— CS Fred Matiangi (@FredMatiangi) November 10, 2017

I have written to the Chief of Staff to ask that Principal Along'o and Officer Chege be considered for a Recognition Award.

Once more I congratulate and recognise these officials for being exemplary citizens of our great nation KENYA #KCPE2017

— CS Fred Matiangi (@FredMatiangi) November 10, 2017