President William Ruto, Meru Governor Mutuma M'Ethingia, Embu's Cecily Mbarire and others at the disbursement of NYOTA at Kinoru stadium. [Phares Mutembei, standard]President William Ruto has directed all Grade 10 students to report to school, regardless of whether they have paid school fees or obtained uniforms. Speaking in Tharaka Nithi, Meru County, on Thursday, January 22, Ruto instructed chiefs to ensure that all learners report to school, including in their Junior Secondary School (JSS) uniforms. Ruto said the government has made significant investments in education and urged stakeholders to accommodate students across institutions. But according to CS Ogamba, at least 90 per cent of the 1.1 million learners have managed to report.

Source: Standard Digital January 22, 2026 15:50 UTC