Speaking on Thursday during the Kenya Comprehensive Schools Heads Association Annual General Meeting in Mombasa, the Head of State revealed that the government will employ 20,000 new teachers next month.
This upcoming December hiring wave will bring the total number of educators recruited under his administration to 120,000, adding to the 100,000 tutors already absorbed into the workforce.
Addressing school heads at the Sheikh Zayed Children Welfare Centre in Nyali, President Ruto emphasized that expanding the teaching workforce is a central pillar of his plan to transform learning outcomes. He noted that the modern Kenyan classroom requires enough skilled personnel to equip learners with practical problem-solving abilities and creative thinking.
Beyond job creation, the President outlined sweeping structural changes aimed at making school operations smoother. He explained that the government has merged primary and junior schools under a single comprehensive school management system.
According to the President, this unified approach strengthens financial accountability and ensures that increased government capitation funds are disbursed on time to support daily learning.
To ease congestion in public institutions, the Head of State also pointed out that 23,000 new classrooms have been constructed nationwide. He assured educators that his administration remains committed to their welfare, career progression, and timely promotions.
During the same forum, Teachers Service Commission Chairman Dr. Jamleck Muturi John echoed the President's sentiments. He pledged that the commission will continue prioritizing teacher welfare, professional development, and open dialogue with educators while urging school heads to foster environments of excellence.
With the December recruitment drive fast approaching, trained teachers awaiting deployment are urged to prepare their documents and keep a close eye on official Teachers Service Commission portals for application guidelines.
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