Ndia MP George Kariuki Defends Branded School Uniform Donations: “I Used My Own Money”
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By Dennis Wanyonyi
Ndia Member of Parliament George Kariuki, popularly known as GK, has come out strongly to defend his decision to brand school uniforms donated to local pupils with his name, following criticism from political rivals and sections of the public.
In an interview with a local radio station, Kariuki clarified that the uniforms were purchased using his personal funds—not Constituency Development Fund (CDF) money. “The uniforms I donated were bought using my own money, not CDF funds,” he stated.
Kariuki said the gesture was driven by compassion after witnessing the poor state of school uniforms during a visit to commission a multipurpose hall and a school bus. “When I visited the school, I found pupils wearing tattered clothes. It really touched me,” he explained.
Responding to backlash over the branding, Kariuki argued that marking donations is standard practice globally. “Even international organizations like UNICEF, World Vision, and Plan International brand their donations. There is nothing wrong with it,” he said.
He dismissed criticism from his opponents as politically charged and lacking substance. “This criticism is vague and politically motivated. The real beneficiaries—the pupils and parents—have not complained,” Kariuki added.
The MP maintained that his focus remains on uplifting education standards in Ndia, and he will not be distracted by what he termed “noise from the sidelines.”
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