The announcement brings the government's planned teacher recruitment to 120,000 since the current administration took office, with the President saying 100,000 teachers have already been employed.
Speaking on Thursday, November 12, during the Kenya Comprehensive Schools Heads Association (KECSHA) annual conference in Mombasa, Ruto said the recruitment drive was part of broader efforts to improve the quality of education.
In a statement shared on X, the Head of State explained that the government was prioritising teacher recruitment, school infrastructure and improved funding to create a better learning environment.
"We have also recruited 100,000 teachers, with another 20,000 to be hired next month," Ruto stated.
The planned recruitment is expected to provide additional employment opportunities for qualified teachers seeking placement in public learning institutions.
Ruto also revealed that the government had constructed 23,000 classrooms as part of efforts to accommodate learners and improve access to education.
He added that his administration had increased school funding and introduced a unified management structure bringing primary and junior schools together under comprehensive school administration.
According to the President, the changes are intended to strengthen financial management and improve the delivery of education.
The government has also committed resources towards teacher promotions, career progression and improved welfare.
Ruto said the wider education reforms were aimed at equipping learners with practical knowledge and skills to address future challenges and take advantage of emerging opportunities.
His remarks came as the 2026 KECSHA conference brought together school heads and education stakeholders to discuss leadership, institutional management and challenges facing the education sector.
Teachers Service Commission Chairman Jamleck Muturi also reaffirmed the commission's commitment to professional development, teacher welfare and maintaining standards in the teaching profession.
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