Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector, citing a significant increase in funding and ongoing reforms aimed at improving access and quality.
Speaking during the commissioning of Chonyi Comprehensive School in Mwawesa, Rabai Constituency, Kindiki said the education budget has grown substantially over the past four years.
“In 2022 the budget for the education sector was 500 billion shillings. Today it stands at 765 billion shillings for the 2026/27 financial year,” he said.
Major reforms driving education transformation
Kindiki outlined a series of reforms that he said have collectively transformed Kenya’s education system, including the streamlining of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum.
“The streamlining of the Competence Based Education curriculum, employment of 100,000 additional teachers, and construction of 23,000 new classrooms and 1,600 laboratories have helped enhance access, affordability, relevance and quality of our education system,” he stated.
He also pointed to the introduction of a student-centred university funding model, alongside an increase in higher education funding.
“We have increased higher education funding from 45 billion shillings to 82 billion shillings to ensure more students can access and sustain university education,” Kindiki added.
New school to boost access in Rabai
The Deputy President commissioned the Chonyi Comprehensive School, a project funded through the Rabai Constituency Development Fund at a cost of Sh12 million.
He noted that such investments are critical in expanding learning opportunities, particularly in underserved regions.
“This institution will go a long way in ensuring that our children have access to quality education within their community,” he said.
Leaders rally behind education investments
The event was attended by Rabai MP Kenga Mupe, Aisha Jumwa, who chairs the Kenya Roads Board, Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund Board Chairman George Kithi, MCAs, as well as parents and pupils of the school.
Leaders present reiterated the importance of sustained investment in education infrastructure as a foundation for national development.
Focus on long-term impact
Kindiki emphasized that the government’s education agenda is geared towards long-term transformation by equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge.
“These investments are not just about infrastructure, but about building a future where every child has an equal opportunity to succeed,” he said.
He added that continued collaboration between national and local leaders will be key in ensuring that education reforms translate into tangible outcomes across the country.
