Speaking at a church service in Kisumu on Sunday, Ruto said the government had inherited an economy burdened by debt, high inflation, a volatile exchange rate and low foreign exchange reserves, but claimed significant improvements had since been made.
By David AbonyoSpeaking during a church service at ACK St Stephen's Chepkoilel in Uasin Gishu County on Sunday, the President dismissed criticism from opposition leaders over the proposed Vision 2060 framework, arguing that Kenya needs a new national development agenda to succeed Vision 2030 and reflect the realities of the 2010 Constitution.
By David AbonyoAddressing principals during the 49th Kenya Senior School Heads Association annual national conference in Mombasa, TSC CEO Mitei said disparities in teacher allocation remain a major challenge, with some schools having more tutors than they need while others operate without enough teaching staff.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRuto linked education reforms to wider government programmes such as affordable housing, universal health coverage and infrastructure development, saying they form part of a broader national transformation agenda.
By Chrispho OwuorFormer KNUT boss Wilson Sossion Sossion says infrastructure development is only one part of a larger education planning system that includes student population forecasting, teacher recruitment and training, and provision of learning materials.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Bills will now be considered by Parliament, where lawmakers are expected to debate their scope, cost and implementation timelines, before determining the future direction of Kenya’s education system.
By Bradley BosireIEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon will appear before lawmakers on Tuesday to brief them on the commission’s status. Parliament says MPs will question the commission on boundary review, voter registration, voter education, electoral technology, and whether current laws and policies are adequate.
By Bradley BosireData shows student numbers rose from 10,000 in 2021 to over 27,000 this year after the reforms were put in place.
By Ann Nyambura