The endorsement came during the association's 63rd annual conference, which brought together public school administrators from across the country.
However, school heads are using the gathering to press the government for solutions to longstanding challenges affecting school management, teachers' welfare and education delivery.
Among their key demands are improved career progression for school administrators, better remuneration, clarification of leadership structures in comprehensive schools and the confirmation of teachers serving in acting leadership positions.
The administrators have also raised concerns about the implementation of the CBE curriculum, particularly disagreements over the management of primary and Junior School sections within comprehensive institutions.
Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Collins Oyuu called on the government to address the situation of administrators serving in acting positions, arguing that school leaders should have clear authority over institutional management and public funds.
The conference also highlighted concerns surrounding the Social Health Authority's Mwalimu medical cover.
SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi acknowledged challenges reported by teachers, including inactive accounts despite salary deductions, delays in pre-authorisation, service denial and gaps in the healthcare provider network.
She said SHA and the Teachers Service Commission had established a coordination unit to address the concerns.
Ruto is expected to address the delegates during Thursday's closing ceremony, where school administrators are seeking government commitments on the outstanding issues.
The gathering has therefore combined political support for the President with demands for concrete action on education funding, staffing, leadership and teachers' welfare.https://x.com/ntvkenya/status/2120788726527983619?a=u5YWNkI9M026vNYwnvE&s=20
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