The President reaffirmed that education remains a top priority for his administration, revealing that the government has so far constructed 23,000 new classrooms across the country as part of efforts to strengthen Kenya’s public education system.
Ndindi Nyoro’s bold move has attracted widespread attention, with many Kenyans praising the initiative as a relief for struggling parents, while others question its long-term sustainability.
The announcement has reignited discussions around affordability, equity, and the role of political leadership in supporting access to education.
Speaking on broader government reforms, President Ruto emphasized that education is central to Kenya’s development agenda.
He said investments in school infrastructure are meant to address long-standing challenges such as overcrowding, poor learning environments, and pressure caused by rising enrolment.
According to the President, the additional classrooms are particularly critical as the country continues to implement the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
The transition has increased demand for space, especially with learners moving into junior and senior secondary levels.
“For many years, congestion in classrooms has affected the quality of education, especially in public day schools,” Ruto noted.
“For many years, congestion in classrooms has affected the quality of education, especially in public day schools,” Ruto noted.
“By expanding infrastructure, we are creating better conditions for learning and teaching.”
Public day secondary schools serve millions of learners from low- and middle-income families.
Public day secondary schools serve millions of learners from low- and middle-income families.
In many regions, classrooms are overstretched, with teachers handling large numbers of students, making effective instruction difficult.
Education experts say reducing pupil-to-classroom ratios can significantly improve learning outcomes.
Education experts say reducing pupil-to-classroom ratios can significantly improve learning outcomes.
The government’s infrastructure push is therefore seen as a long-term solution aimed at complementing short-term affordability measures.
Ndindi Nyoro’s fee reduction initiative has been highlighted as an example of constituency-level intervention meant to cushion families from the high cost of living.
Ndindi Nyoro’s fee reduction initiative has been highlighted as an example of constituency-level intervention meant to cushion families from the high cost of living.
While education policy is determined at the national level, local leaders often use bursaries and subsidies to support parents with fees, uniforms, and learning materials.
President Ruto’s remarks appear to place such local initiatives within a wider national strategy. While fee cuts bring immediate relief, he stressed that sustainable access to education depends on adequate facilities, proper teacher deployment, and curriculum support.
Education stakeholders warn that without enough classrooms and teachers, drastic fee reductions could overwhelm existing schools, leading to overcrowding and declining standards.
The President acknowledged that Kenya is operating under tight fiscal conditions but insisted that investment in education remains non-negotiable.
President Ruto’s remarks appear to place such local initiatives within a wider national strategy. While fee cuts bring immediate relief, he stressed that sustainable access to education depends on adequate facilities, proper teacher deployment, and curriculum support.
Education stakeholders warn that without enough classrooms and teachers, drastic fee reductions could overwhelm existing schools, leading to overcrowding and declining standards.
The President acknowledged that Kenya is operating under tight fiscal conditions but insisted that investment in education remains non-negotiable.
He described education as the foundation of economic growth, social mobility, and national stability.
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