Teachers and Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates at Bogeche Primary school were left in shock after an MCA sent them a card with a condolence message instead of best wishes.
We understands the Ichuni Ward MCA, Gekonge Mirieri, sent the card to the candidates on Monday, October 29, which was delivered by one of the locals.
The Ichuni Ward MCA Gekonge Mirieri sent the card to the candidates on Monday, October 29, and was delivered by one of the locals.
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A teacher at the school only realised it was a condolence card on Tuesday, October 30, when he opened to read it to the candidates who were doing rehearsals ahead of the national exams, the Nation reported.
"We got many other cards but as usual, we gave mheshimiwa’s card some preference only to realise it was a condolence card,” the teacher told the publication.
Parents of the candidates were also perturbed by the MCA’s conduct and accused him of parading his ignorance by sending what they termed as inappropriate material to their children.
“We are deeply sorry for the loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult times.” read the card.
In response to the mishap, Mirieri, a former teacher, pointed an accusing finger at his political opponents, claiming they replaced his success card in a bid to malign his image.
“I couldn’t do that my friend, that is the work of people, some of them former competitors,” Mireri said.
A teacher at the school only realised it was a condolence card when reading it to the candidates.
He further urged investigations into the incident and called for the arrest and the prosecution of those behind the mischief.
The school management has not yet commented on the developing story but instead refereed journalists to the office of the MCA.
A teacher at the school, however, confirmed the school received the condolence card noting it was delivered by one of the villagers.
