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The Principal Secretary, John Ololtuaa @ololtuaa, encouraging learners at Mbita Point International School before monitoring the opening of examination papers, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to a secure and credible 2026 national examination process.
1/3: The PS, John Ololtuaa @ololtuaa, today officially opened the KPSEA & KJSEA examination container in Mbita, Homa Bay County, marking the commencement of the 2026 national assessments and examinations.
2/3: PS @ololtuaa urged examination officials and stakeholders to uphold professionalism and safeguard the integrity of the process. He was accompanied by the Homa Bay CC, Ronald Mwiwawi, Director of Primary Education, Stephen Barongo, County Education Directors & TSC officials.
1/2: The PS, John Ololtuaa @ololtuaa, today held a bilateral meeting with British High Commission Deputy Development Director, Mrs Eduarda Gray, and Education Lead, Mr. Michael Musyoki, to review progress in the UK-Kenya education partnership and ongoing reforms.
1/2: The Principal Secretary, John Ololtuaa @ololtuaa, today hosted UNHCR Kenya Country Representative, Fatima Mohammed, to discuss collaboration on refugee education, reaffirming the longstanding partnership to advance inclusive & equitable access to quality education in Kenya.
2/2: @_BasicEdu and UNHCR are strengthening efforts to integrate refugee learners into Kenya’s education system while promoting equitable access to quality education, learner well-being and sustainable opportunities for refugee and host-community children.
1/3: The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), is conducting an assessment of primary and secondary schools in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps from 14–21 October 2026 to identify education needs and gaps.
2/3: The assessment will generate evidence to inform targeted interventions, address identified gaps and strengthen access to quality, equitable education for refugee learners. The findings will guide support for schools and learners in Kakuma and Dadaab.
3:3: The exercise is being undertaken under the Secondary Education Equity and Quality Improvement Program @seeqip and the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning Program. It will inform the gradual inclusion of refugee learners into Kenya’s National Education System.
1/4: The Education Secretary, Nelson Sifuna, has today launched the baseline report on Inclusive Early Childhood Education, highlighting the need for evidence-based policies that promote disability-inclusive, gender-responsive and equitable learning for every child in Kenya.
3/4: Strengthening teacher capacity, improving learning resources and addressing gender disparities are vital to inclusive education. The baseline report calls for targeted support for learners with disabilities and teaching practices that meet diverse learning needs.
1/4: The Principal Secretary for Basic Education, John Ololtuaa @ololtuaa, today led education sector leaders during the FY 2027/28 and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Public Sector Budget Hearing at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi.
3/4: Organised by the National Treasury under Article 201 (a) of the Constitution, the public hearings promote transparency, accountability and public participation, allowing stakeholders and citizens to give feedback on proposed public expenditure priorities.
4/4: @ololtuaa reaffirmed that the education sector budget process is open and focused on rationalising resources to improve learning outcomes for every Kenyan child, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to accountable, learner-centred investment in education.
1/2: PS John Ololtuaa @ololtuaa, joined @EduMinKenya CS Julius Ogamba, in launching the 2026 National Assessments and Examinations Season at New Mitihani House, Nairobi, reaffirming Government’s commitment to integrity, credibility and efficiency in national assessments.
2/2: The PS reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to working with @KNECKenya, @TSC_KE and all education stakeholders to safeguard the integrity and credibility of national assessments and examinations, which play a key role in learner transitions, placement and career pathways.
