Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has hailed the last two years of educational reforms in Kenya as irreversible, underscoring seven major achievements that have transformed access, quality, and inclusivity across the country. Speaking over the weekend, Kindiki emphasized that the government’s initiatives have not only addressed structural gaps but also laid a foundation for long-term sustainability, ensuring that every Kenyan has access to quality education regardless of background.
Among the milestones, Kindiki pointed to the evolution of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) into the more robust Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), which is expected to provide a smoother transition for learners advancing to senior school starting January 2026. The government has also constructed 23,000 new classrooms nationwide, including 16,000 through the Ministry of Education and 7,000 funded by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). Additionally, 1,600 new science laboratories are set to be built, focusing on underserved regions and schools pursuing the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) pathway.
Teacher recruitment has been another major success, with 76,000 new primary and secondary school teachers hired since 2022, and an additional 24,000 scheduled to join by the end of 2025—marking a historic surge in Kenya’s education workforce. The expansion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has seen enrollment jump from 297,000 to over 700,000 students, thanks to increased government investment, new equipment, and the introduction of the Dual Training Policy and Recognition of Prior Learning system. Higher education has also been reformed with a new university funding model and the establishment of the Open University of Kenya, aimed at broadening access for working adults and learners in remote areas.
Looking ahead, the Deputy President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deepening these reforms, stressing that the initiatives are just the beginning of creating a resilient education system. He highlighted that continued investment in infrastructure, teachers, and inclusive policies will be crucial in ensuring that Kenya’s education sector not only grows but becomes a model of opportunity, equity, and quality for all learners.