President William Ruto has intervened in the education crisis in North Eastern Kenya, promising to prioritize the hiring of local teachers to replace non-local educators who have fled due to insecurity, including the recent murder of Stephen Musili.

• Approximately 6,500 non-local teachers currently serve in the region compared to 1,000 local teachers.
• The crisis intensified after the brutal murder of teacher Stephen Musili on January 26, 2026, in Hulugho, Garissa County.
• President Ruto announced the allocation of Sh18 billion for Garissa County under the Affordable Housing Programme, including funding for hostels.