President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to leaders he accused of introducing what he termed as “small politics and unnecessary propaganda” into the education sector, assuring Kenyans that the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) transition is fully funded and on course.
Speaking on Sunday at Covenant Church International in Rotian, Narok County, the President said the government had made adequate preparations to ensure a smooth transition for learners moving to senior or secondary school in January 2026.
Ruto dismissed claims that the education system was underfunded or unprepared, insisting that every eligible learner would secure a place in senior school.
“There is not even one child who will lack a chance to attend senior or secondary school by January. We have enough places for every learner,” the President said.
He outlined key milestones already achieved by the government, noting that by January 2026, at least 100,000 teachers will have been employed, 23,000 classrooms constructed, and 1,600 laboratories completed by March to support the CBC rollout.
The President further revealed that the government has already released Sh44 billion to facilitate the transition, with each learner set to receive Sh22,000 in capitation before reporting to school.
“Those people who are introducing small politics and unnecessary propaganda into the education of our children, I am telling them to keep off,” Ruto warned, cautioning against politicising education reforms.
He said the transition to senior school marks a historic moment in Kenya’s education system, as the first cohort of CBC learners advances to the next level under a skills-based learning framework.
Ruto explained that the new system is designed to allow learners to specialise early while equipping them with practical skills relevant to higher education and the job market.
The President urged parents, teachers, and political leaders to support the reform agenda instead of spreading misinformation that could undermine public confidence.
