Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the government’s commitment to enhancing access to quality education by rehabilitating and renovating classrooms across the country and constructing new learning facilities.
Speaking during Senator Danson Mungatana’s thanksgiving ceremony and the official opening of newly constructed classrooms at Arap Moi Primary School in Tana River County, Kindiki emphasized the critical role of partnerships in the education sector.
“To enhance access to quality education and improve the learning experience for our children, the government is continuously rehabilitating classrooms nationwide while constructing new facilities in collaboration with various stakeholders,” Kindiki said.
He also highlighted the Kenya Kwanza Administration’s significant strides in addressing the teacher-student ratio challenge, noting the recruitment of thousands of new teachers.
“In the last two years, we have recruited and deployed 56,000 teachers, and this month, we will recruit an additional 20,000 teachers who will be deployed in time for the 2025 academic year,” the Deputy President announced.
The event brought together prominent leaders, including Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho (Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs) and Salim Mvurya (Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports).
Senators Prof. Tom Ojienda (Kisumu), Mwenda Gataya (Tharaka Nithi), and Wahome Wamatinga (Nyeri), alongside National Assembly Members Yakub Adow (Bura) and Ali Wario (Garsen), were also in attendance.
Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa, and several MCAs and county leaders joined the ceremony, underscoring the event’s significance in highlighting government efforts to uplift education standards.
Kindiki further called on all stakeholders to work together to ensure the effective implementation of these initiatives, emphasizing that a robust education system is the foundation of a prosperous future.
