President William Ruto has ordered the Ministry of Education to integrate Madrasa, Duksi, and pastoral instruction programs into Kenya's basic education system, aiming to increase educational access for marginalized children.

• The directive, announced during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County, will establish a legal and policy framework for these alternative learning pathways.
• President Ruto emphasized that education is a powerful tool for transformation, noting a significant increase in the education budget from Sh500 billion in 2022 to over Sh702 billion.
• This integration aims to ensure every child has a recognized path to learning, skills, and opportunity, particularly addressing historical inequalities in northern Kenya.