President Ruto Directs Chiefs to Ensure All Junior Secondary School Learners Report to School
Learners to report regardless of fees or school uniform as government enforces 100% transition. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto has issued a directive ordering all chiefs and local administrators across Kenya to ensure every child transitioning to Junior Secondary School (JSS) reports to school immediately, irrespective of fees or uniform status.
- The directive emphasizes 100 per cent transition from primary to junior secondary education under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
- President Ruto issued the order during the NYOTA Capital Disbursement at Kinoru Stadium, Meru.
- Chiefs are instructed to collaborate with school heads, parents, and education officials to identify and ensure no child is left behind due to financial or logistical hindrances.
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