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President Ruto Commits to Education, Hails Teachers as Kenya's Greatest Resource

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President William Ruto has lauded teachers as Kenya's greatest resource and patriots, reaffirming his administration's commitment to keeping education at the centre of its agenda. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, after meeting over 10,000 teachers, Ruto credited educators for their dedication to shaping the destiny of Kenya's children. The President outlined key gains in the education sector over the past three years, including a significant increase in the education budget and major infrastructure developments.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Ruto has committed to keeping education at the centre of his administration's agenda, lauding teachers as Kenya's greatest resource and patriots.
  • The education budget has increased from Sh540 billion to Sh702 billion over the past three years, representing the largest increase in the country's history.
  • The government has addressed concerns surrounding the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), ensuring a smoother transition for learners and schools.
  • To ease the teacher-student ratio, the government has hired 76,000 teachers and aims to increase the number to 100,000 by January.
  • Infrastructure milestones include the construction of 23,000 classrooms and the establishment of the Open University of Kenya.
  • The student-centred higher education funding model channels resources directly to learners while boosting support for universities and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions.

Statistics:

  • Education budget: Sh540 billion to Sh702 billion (an increase of Sh162 billion)
  • Number of teachers hired: 76,000 (with a target of 100,000 by January)
  • Number of classrooms constructed: 23,000
  • Total education budget increase over three years: 30%

Sources:

  • "President Ruto lauds teachers, vows to keep education at the centre of agenda" (Daily Nation)
  • "President Ruto promises to publicise successes of the Open University of Kenya" (Standard)
  • Speech by President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi (no date mentioned in the original text)

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