Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has drawn laughter from a packed hall of school heads after joking that he would have fared better in class had President William Ruto been in charge of education back then.
According to A.M Media, which carried a clip of his remarks, the CS made the comment at the Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association National Annual General Meeting, held in the coastal city.
Speaking in Swahili, Joho has told the principals that his own school days ended with a poor grade, and that the story might have turned out differently had the current reforms been in place.
He has delivered the line with his usual humour, and the room has responded warmly. The remark has quickly become the talking point of the day, with viewers sharing the clip online.
Beyond the joke, the CS has used his time at the podium to commend the President's approach to the sector. He has pointed to the changes the government has introduced as proof that learners now enjoy more opportunities than his generation ever did.
His message has been simple: the system has opened more doors, and school heads have played a central role in keeping them open.
The meeting has drawn principals from across the country, many of whom have travelled to Mombasa to take part in the three-part programme of speeches, discussions and exhibitions.
Their association has used the annual gathering to share experiences and press for support in running institutions that have grown busier by the year.
The event has also been streamed live on the President's official Facebook page, where hundreds of viewers have followed along.
Joho has also turned to the Mombasa hosts, noting that the region has welcomed the delegates generously.
As a son of the coast, he has appeared at ease before the audience, trading light moments with the principals while still weaving in a serious point about the value of education.
The President, who has arrived in Mombasa after wrapping up an engagement in Nairobi, has joined Education CS Julius Ogamba and other government officials at the venue.
Their presence has underlined how much weight the administration has placed on the teaching fraternity.
Joho's lighter touch has offered a break from the heavy policy talk that has dominated such forums. Updates have been expected as the programme continues.
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