Tension has been building across the country as schools reopen amid growing concerns over affordability, preparedness, and uncertainty surrounding the new education transition.
Parents, teachers and learners have voiced anxieties over fees, uniforms and infrastructure, raising questions about whether all students would be able to report to school smoothly.
Speaking during a church Service Deputy President Kithure Kindiki moved to calm fears and issue firm instructions aimed at safeguarding learning continuity.
He warned that the government would not tolerate disruptions in the education sector, emphasizing that schooling must proceed without interruptions regardless of emerging challenges.
Kindiki revealed that President William Ruto had issued clear directives that all Grade 10 students must report to school immediately, whether or not they have paid fees or acquired full school uniforms.
According to the Deputy President, no learner should be sent away under any circumstances, as the government works to resolve outstanding issues while classes continue.
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“The priority is to keep children in school and learning,” Kindiki said, stressing that administrative or financial challenges should never be used as a barrier to education.
He assured parents that discussions were ongoing to address concerns related to fees, learning materials, and institutional readiness, noting that solutions would be implemented without disrupting lessons.
The Deputy President further cautioned school administrators against defying the directive, warning that disciplinary action would be taken against institutions or individuals who turn away students.
He reiterated that education remains a constitutional right and a key pillar of the government’s development agenda.
Kindiki also acknowledged that the transition to Grade 10 has placed pressure on schools, teachers, and families, but maintained that the government was fully committed to ensuring a smooth rollout.
He cited ongoing engagements between the Ministry of Education, school heads, and county officials to address logistical gaps and resource constraints.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the directive, saying it offers relief to thousands of parents struggling with the rising cost of living.
However, some school heads have called for expedited government support to ensure institutions can accommodate students effectively.
As the new academic phase begins, the government insists that learning must go on uninterrupted, signaling a firm stance on protecting students’ access to education amid growing economic and social pressures.
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