Public Outcry As MP From Samburu Erects His Own Statue In a School, Amid It's Cost Controversy

According to available sources of news, many residents of Archer’s Post are scratching their heads, as a new landmark appears at the entrance of Uaso Girls Secondary School.

A life-sized statue of their sitting Member of Parliament, Jackson Lekumintare.

What was intended by some to be a tribute to positive development has instead ignited a firestorm of protests and serious questions regarding public priorities.

The statue, which depicts the Samburu East legislator in a formal suit, has become the center of a heated debate over the appropriate use of community resources.

While the school’s Board of Management (BoM) has defended the installation, claiming it was a gesture of gratitude for the MP’s contributions to the school, the local community isn't buying it.

For many residents, the sight of a statue costing a reported Sh150,000 is a bitter pill to swallow.

In a region where educational infrastructure often lags and basic school supplies can be a luxury, the decision to spend six figures on a concrete likeness of a politician feels out of touch.

The primary concerns raised by the protesters include, Financial transparency where exactly did the Sh150,000 come from.

Lastly, urgent needs. Many feel the funds could have been better spent on scholarships or classroom repairs.

The backlash has moved beyond mere street protests. David Lokia, chairman of the Uaso Community, has officially called upon the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to step in.

The community wants a clear audit to determine if school funds or public money were diverted for this project.

As the dust settles in Samburu East, the statue stands as a divisive symbol.

It serves as a reminder that in the eyes of the taxpayer, development isn't measured in monuments, but in the tangible improvement of the lives of the people.