A statement by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration released recently has revealed that North Eastern region has achieved 100 per cent transition to Junior Secondary Schools (JSSs).
“All learners in North Eastern have reported to high school. Nairobi and Central regions recorded 99 per cent transition rates. Following closely are Western, Nyanza and Coast, each of which has achieved 98 percent Form One enrollments, while Rift Valley is at 92 percent,” said the report.
It further stated that 1, 154, 246 students have also transitioned to Form One, while 15, 874 have enrolled for vocational training, an alternative learning route that is increasingly attracting more funding from the government and donors.
According to the Ministry, the significant progress has been attributed to sustained enforcement of the 100 per cent transition policy by a multi-agency team coordinated by National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs).
Earlier this year, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced that parents who does not want to take their children to school will be taken to court as the government is committed to ensure all children are educated.
The 100 percent transition policy was introduced by the government in a deliberate effort to bridge the gap in education, especially for marginalized and underprivileged children.
“Enforcement of the policy was assigned to government administrators who command an expansive network of influence and knowledge of the grassroots social structures.” The Ministry of Interior said.
By Vostine Ratemo
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