President William Ruto during a church service at St Paul’s Church, Kariki Chinga in Othaya, Nyeri County on January 11, 2026. The announcement comes against the backdrop of long-standing concerns over teacher shortages, especially in junior and senior secondary schools, following the rollout ofCBE. Last week, the government released Sh44 billion in capitation funds for learners in public primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools across the country. “All chiefs were tasked with ensuring that every child, including those finishing Class Eight, transitioned to secondary school,” Ruto said. President Ruto said his administration is determined to protect and advance these gains by ensuring schools have enough teachers, classrooms and financial support.

Source: Standard Digital January 11, 2026 14:28 UTC