Government to Hire 20,000 Teachers in 2025, Ruto Confirms.
President William Ruto announced that the Government will employ 20,000 teachers in January 2025 to address the shortage of teaching staff in schools.
His administration had earlier paused the recruitment process due to financial limitations, but Ruto confirmed that sufficient funds have now been secured to proceed with hiring.
Ruto made this statement during the Gold Award presentation to graduates of the President’s Award Kenya at State House, Nairobi, on October 17.
He emphasized that the current promotion of 46,000 intern teachers to permanent roles would help fill critical staffing gaps in the education sector, ensuring more children can access schooling.
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The President highlighted that the government’s commitment to youth development extended beyond academics, focusing also on character building, skill enhancement, and talent development.
He explained that the strategy also included expanding employment opportunities, fostering innovation, and supporting entrepreneurship among the youth.
Increased Education Funding
Ruto also noted that the education budget had increased by Ksh127 billion over the last two years. This increase allowed the government to allocate more resources for universities and technical education under the newly implemented student-centered funding model.
During the ceremony, 1,517 Gold Awardees who excelled in various fields were presented with certificates of commendation by the President.
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The event was attended by prominent government officials, including Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen (Sports and Youth Affairs) and Julius Ogamba (Education), alongside Principal Secretaries Ishmael Madey (Youth Affairs) and Belio Kipsang’ (Basic Education). Other senior officials were also present.
Government to Hire 20,000 Teachers in 2025, Ruto Confirms.
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