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Ruto says 24,000 more teachers to be hired by January 2026

Education and Career

Ruto says 24,000 more teachers to be hired by January 2026

Ruto noted that the country had been grappling with a serious shortage of teachers and a difficult transition under CBC, a situation he said was made worse by the financial struggles in universities.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 20 Nov 2025

Junior schools hit by shortage of 72,000 teachers, TSC tells Senate

Education and Career

Junior schools hit by shortage of 72,000 teachers, TSC tells Senate

Since the 2022/2023 financial year, the state has employed over 56,000 teachers on permanent and pensionable terms and 20,000 on internship.

By Rose Achieng 15 Sep 2025

Sh58.5 billion polio boost targets Kenya’s urban vaccine gaps

Health and Wellness

Sh58.5 billion polio boost targets Kenya’s urban vaccine gaps

The fresh investment will support various activities, including vaccine delivery, surveillance, emergency interventions, and awareness campaigns in countries considered high-risk.

By Rose Achieng 7 Jul 2025