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Originally published by Nation Newstop
June 15, 2026
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Ololtuaa to the rescue? PS welcomed by full in-tray at Education ministry

New Principal Secretary for Basic Education steps into a system already under strain...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's basic education sector faces significant challenges as John Lekakeny Ololtuaa assumes office as the new Principal Secretary. The transition is marked by ongoing implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE), funding pressures, and a recent wave of student unrest.
- The CBE reforms, particularly the operationalization of senior schools, are strained by inadequate infrastructure such as laboratories and specialized classrooms.
- Teacher shortages remain a critical issue, with concerns about conditions for newly recruited teachers and the need for more educators in specialized pathways like STEM.
- Rising student unrest, including arson and strikes, necessitates urgent attention to school safety, guidance, and counselling systems.
- Delayed capitation disbursements are creating financial difficulties for schools, impacting operational costs and potentially increasing the burden on parents.
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