Ruto Orders Immediate Recruitment of 600 New Teachers

His directives come at a time when the government aims to extend the number of recruited teachers to over 100,000 since 2022...

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President William Ruto has ordered the recruitment of an additional 600 local teachers in Mandera County to address a persistent teacher shortage exacerbated by insecurity in northern Kenya. This initiative aims to ensure continuity of education and create local employment opportunities.

President Ruto directed the hiring of 600 teachers as an affirmative action measure.
The decision was announced on Thursday, February 12, in Mandera during the issuance of Nyota funds.
The move follows a January 2026 incident where a teacher was killed by suspected Al-Shabaab militants, leading to calls for transfers by non-local teachers.
The government seeks to stabilize education in the region by ensuring local teachers remain despite security challenges.

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