Government to Recruit 20,000 Teachers by January, Announces Ruto
President William Ruto has outlined significant achievements in the education sector, including addressing critical staffing shortages and ensuring a smooth transition to the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Speaking in Parliament, he revealed that the education sector was in crisis by 2022, citing severe challenges in teacher shortages and financial instability in public universities.
“By 2022, the education sector faced a dire shortage of 110,000 teachers, and 23 out of 40 public universities were technically bankrupt,” President Ruto stated, emphasizing the urgency of reforms.
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Among the struggling institutions were prominent universities such as the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Moi University, Egerton University, and Maseno University.
To address these challenges, President Ruto disclosed that his administration has already hired 56,000 teachers, with plans to recruit an additional 20,000 by January 2025.
He highlighted the government’s efforts to ensure a seamless transition of learners from primary to junior secondary school, noting that Grades 7, 8, and 9 have been domiciled in primary schools.
“This approach optimizes the use of existing infrastructure, ensures the safety of young learners, and spares parents the high costs of boarding schools,” he added.
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The president reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the education sector, which had been plagued by years of neglect.
Stakeholders have welcomed the recruitment drive but continue to express concerns about the sufficiency of teaching staff and infrastructure as the rollout of Grade 9 approaches in 2025.
Government to Recruit 20,000 Teachers by January, Announces Ruto.
