Bondo MP Gideon Ochanda has urged students visiting Parliament to view their tours as valuable educational experiences that complement classroom learning. Speaking during a visit by Usenge High School students from Siaya County, Ochanda emphasized that such visits are rare privileges that provide practical exposure to governance and the legislative process.
"Only a few schools from my constituency have had the chance to visit Parliament over the years," said Ochanda. "Out of approximately 48 schools, only three have made it here in over a decade."
He described the National Assembly as a "learning laboratory" for students studying social sciences and humanities, likening it to the science labs used by STEM students. The parliamentary tours allow learners to observe live debates on bills, motions, and national policies, enabling them to connect theoretical lessons with real-world governance.
Ochanda encouraged students to actively engage during their visits by interacting with their representatives and parliamentary staff to deepen their understanding of government functions.
Other schools visiting Parliament included Moi Siongoroi Girls from Bomet, Mamiloki Primary and Junior School from Machakos, Kakenya High School and St. Luke’s Catholic School from Kajiado, and Mungoni Primary and Junior School from Tharaka Nithi.
Meanwhile, Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli urged students with leadership aspirations to maximize the learning opportunity, noting that many current legislators were once inspired by similar visits.
"This is where future leaders are shaped," Sunkuli said, encouraging learners to dream beyond the visit and consider public service careers.
