Free education will not be comprised, Ruto assures
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the free primary and secondary education in public schools will not be compromised. Speaking at a Sunday service at ACK St. Martin’s Light Industries Church in Kariobangi, Nairobi, President Ruto said free primary and secondary ed..
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President William Ruto has affirmed that free primary and secondary education in Kenya will not be compromised, reiterating the government's commitment to investing in the sector as guaranteed by the constitution.
- Teachers are expected to receive a salary increment of up to 29 per cent.
- The assurance was made during a Sunday service at ACK St. Martin’s Light Industries Church in Kariobangi, Nairobi.
- The government is actively investing in the construction and expansion of schools to enhance accessibility and affordability.
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