Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, on Monday, May 25, 2026, led leaders in commissioning Geturi School in Mosocho, Kitutu Chache North Constituency, Kisii County.
At the event, the leader outlined government efforts to reform and strengthen the education sector.
Prof Kindiki said the Kenya Kwanza administration had significantly increased funding for education as part of its plan to improve access, quality, and relevance of learning across the country.
He said the education budget had risen from Sh500 billion in 2022 to Sh702 billion in the current financial year and would increase further to a historic Sh765 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year starting July 1.
The Deputy President said the government had undertaken major policy interventions, including reforms under the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) system, recruitment of teachers, and expansion of learning infrastructure.
“We are investing heavily in education because it remains the strongest foundation for equality, opportunity, and national transformation,” Prof Kindiki said.
He noted that the government had recruited a record 100,000 teachers over the last four years, constructed 23,000 classrooms, and built 1,600 laboratories to improve learning conditions in schools.
Reforms in technical education
At the tertiary level, Prof Kindiki said reforms in technical and vocational education had led to increased enrolment and improved training opportunities for young people.
The government, he said, was constructing and equipping at least one technical training institute in every constituency while implementing reforms such as modular-based learning, recognition of prior learning, and the dual training policy.
He added that the reduction of annual fees in technical institutions from Sh105,000 to Sh87,000 had helped increase enrolment from 297,000 students in 2022 to 718,000 currently.
University funding model
Prof Kindiki also defended the new student-centred university funding model, saying it was designed to ensure no student misses university education due to lack of fees while helping stabilise public universities facing financial challenges.
He pledged continued investment in education infrastructure, teacher recruitment, and student support programmes, saying the government was determined to ensure every child accesses quality and relevant education.
The school was built through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) under the patronage of Kitutu Chache North MP Japhet Nyakundi.
Other leaders present included Kisii Deputy Governor Elijah Obebo, MPs, MCAs, parents, teachers, and students.
By John Majau
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