Hard truths.
Kang’ata assured parents and residents that updates would continue to be shared through official county communication channels as investigations progress.
According to papers presented to the committee, primary schools are facing a capitation deficit of Sh8.9 billion, while junior schools and senior secondary schools are each short of Sh27 billion in funding.
Each incident follows a familiar pattern; emergency response, investigations, official statements, and promises of reform before attention fades and the same weaknesses remain.
The organisation stressed that schools are expected to provide safe learning spaces where children can grow and develop without fear, noting that parents rely on education authorities and school administrations...
MPs on the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee raised concerns during 2026/27 budget scrutiny over delayed teacher pensions, lack of insurance provisions and capitation shortfalls. They backed...
The issue of costly uniforms was also highlighted by President William Ruto while opening the conference, where he challenged delegates to address barriers preventing children from poor families from accessing...
He said the State has recruited 100,000 teachers, built 23,000 classrooms, and increased TVET enrollment from 297,000 to 718,000 students through ongoing reforms and infrastructure investment.
The Deputy President noted that many teachers have stagnated in one job level for more than a decade, a gap the government now seeks to address through structured promotions and reforms in service delivery.
The DP said Kenya’s democracy allows citizens to speak freely and demand accountability, but warned that such freedoms must be exercised responsibly and without destroying livelihoods or public infrastructure.
Unlike the 8-4-4 system, where university placement is mainly determined by KCSE results, the new approach will focus on specialised pathways chosen by students during senior school.
The Commission also acknowledged the exit of Leila Ali Abdi, noting that her service as Vice Chairperson had officially come to an end upon completion of her term.
The Teachers Service Commission told lawmakers that the missing allocation is among the major challenges affecting its budget and could disrupt school administration while worsening welfare concerns for teacher...