Ruto Addresses Education Funding Crisis After Gachagua Allegations
Gachagua alleged that the President was embezzling the funds...
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President William Ruto has affirmed the government's commitment to free basic education, countering recent allegations from his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, regarding the embezzlement of capitation funds. Speaking at St Martin's ACK Church in Kariobangi, Ruto highlighted initiatives undertaken to ensure accessible and affordable education.
- Ruto stated that 23,000 classrooms have been built in the past two years, with Nairobi MPs reportedly receiving Ksh1 billion for decongestion.
- The government plans to employ an additional 24,000 teachers by January, adding to the 76,000 already hired.
- The Kenya Union of Post Primary Teachers (KUPPET) has secured a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) increasing teachers' salaries by 6 per cent to 29 per cent.
- This comes after CS Mbadi announced a reduction in secondary school capitation to Ksh16,900 per child from Ksh22,244 due to fiscal constraints.
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President Ruto Commits to Free Education Amid Funding Crisis - July 2025
President William Ruto reaffirmed that free primary and secondary education will remain intact while addressing recent allegations from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding misappropriation of education funds. The government is under pressure from the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) as delays in capitation have led to financial struggles, risking the closure of hundreds of schools. Ruto's commitment comes in light of ongoing discussions aimed at improving access and quality in education. Kindiki echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the government's focus on educational reforms.
