President William Ruto has announced plans to recruit an additional 20,000 teachers next month as the government steps up efforts to strengthen staffing levels in Kenya’s education sector.
Speaking during the Kenya Comprehensive Schools Heads Association Annual General Meeting and Conference at the Sheikh Zayed Children Welfare Centre in Nyali, Mombasa, Ruto said the government was committed to building an education system that equips learners with practical skills, knowledge and competencies.
The President noted that his administration had already recruited 100,000 teachers, with the planned recruitment of another 20,000 expected to further address staffing gaps in schools.
“Addressed the Kenya Comprehensive Schools Heads Association Annual General Meeting and Conference at Sheikh Zayed Children Welfare Centre in Nyali, Mombasa,”he said.
Ruto also highlighted other investments in the education sector, including the construction of 23,000 classrooms and increased funding to schools, which he said was being disbursed on time.
He explained that the government had brought primary and junior schools together under a single comprehensive school management structure to strengthen financing and improve the delivery of education.
On teachers’ welfare, the Head of State said his administration had invested in teacher promotions, career progression and improved working conditions to support the delivery of quality education.
He maintained that the government’s broader education reforms were aimed at preparing learners for future challenges by strengthening their ability to think creatively, solve problems and translate ideas into practical solutions.
“Our goal is to ensure that every teacher has the support and resources needed to deliver quality education and every child has the opportunity to succeed,” Ruto stated.
The President said the investments were part of efforts to develop highly trained and competent human capital capable of contributing to Kenya’s development.
