Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has highlighted Kenya Kwanza’s significant achievements in the education sector, emphasizing the government’s ongoing commitment to reform and modernization. Speaking after receiving a detailed progress report from Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and senior ministry officials, Kindiki said the strides made align with the administration’s Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
One of the major milestones he pointed out is the employment of 76,000 teachers since Kenya Kwanza took office, with plans to hire an additional 40,000 before the next general elections. This recruitment drive is part of an ambitious target to employ 116,000 teachers by 2027, aiming to reduce teacher shortages and improve learning outcomes nationwide.
Kindiki also confirmed that the government has completed a review of the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) following extensive public consultations. Implementation of the revised curriculum is currently underway, ensuring the education system remains relevant to the needs of Kenyan learners.
Other notable achievements include the establishment of the National Open University, which broadens access to higher education, and the successful rollout of the Junior Secondary School curriculum, a key step in Kenya’s education restructuring.
The Deputy President further outlined the adoption of innovative policies such as the Recognition of Prior Learning system and the Dual Training policy in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. These reforms are designed to enhance skills development and improve the transition from education to employment.
Additionally, Kenya Kwanza continues to refine the University and Tertiary Education funding model to provide affordable, quality education that meets market demands.
Looking ahead, Kindiki pledged to fast-track remaining reforms including improving the Kenya Education Information Management System (KEMIS), establishing at least one National Polytechnic in every county, and addressing the high number of unemployed teachers.
He underscored that these efforts reflect the government’s determination to align Kenya’s education sector with the realities of a competitive global economy. Kindiki, who oversees the inspection of state projects nationwide, also received updates on agricultural value chain transformations, further underlining the administration’s integrated approach to national development.
The Kenya Kwanza government remains resolute in its mission to empower citizens through education reforms that match the demands of the modern job market.
