We Have Pursued Every Available Option For Affordable and Inclusive Education — Ruto
President William Ruto has emphasized the government’s commitment to removing barriers and ensuring that every Kenyan has access to quality education.
In a speech during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu, President Ruto highlighted the efforts undertaken by his administration to make education affordable, inclusive, and accessible to all Kenyans.
Ruto acknowledged the significance of education as a means to achieve freedom and self-reliance while optimizing various opportunities.
“Education, matters for our freedom and self-reliance and is the enabler and optimiser of every other undertaking,” said Ruto during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu.
He stressed that the government has taken comprehensive measures and explored all available options to realize its vision of accessible, affordable, and inclusive education at all levels.
The President’s commitment extends from primary to tertiary education, ensuring that every Kenyan has the opportunity to pursue education without financial constraints.
Financial Support for Vulnerable Learners
In his speech, President Ruto highlighted the government’s efforts to support vulnerable learners and guarantee their right to education.
Beyond subsidizing primary and secondary education in public schools, the government has undertaken a transformative approach to higher education financing.
This approach aims to provide equity and broader access to education for all Kenyans, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
President Ruto acknowledged that tertiary education in Kenya has historically been a privilege for the fortunate few, and university education was predominantly accessible to elites.
However, with the new funding model introduced by the government, universities and technical training institutions will become financially robust, inclusive, and globally competitive.
National Socioeconomic Transformation
The new funding model for higher education in Kenya not only aims to increase financial support for students but also focuses on fostering innovation, research, and development.
President Ruto highlighted the model’s potential contribution to the country’s socioeconomic transformation.
By nurturing a conducive environment for innovation and research, the government aims to equip Kenyan students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the global arena.
This approach will not only benefit individual students but also contribute to the overall development and progress of the nation.
We Have Pursued Every Available Option For Affordable and Inclusive Education — Ruto