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.

3/3: The State Department for Basic Education wishes all learners success as they demonstrate their knowledge, skills and competencies. The Department remains committed to ensuring the integrity, security and smooth administration of the 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.

1/3: 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.

2/2: The meeting reviewed progress under the INSPIRED Programme, fast-tracking the National Foundational Learning Guidelines, advancing relevant Bills before Parliament, and strengthening coordination, financing, quality assurance and accountability in ECDE.

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.

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.

1/2: 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.

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.

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.

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.

4/4: The findings will guide efforts to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy and promote inclusive, gender-responsive teaching under CBE. Through strategic partnerships and evidence-based planning, the Ministry remains committed to ensuring no learner is left behind.

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.

2/4: The longitudinal study covers 140 schools across Nairobi, Kajiado, Kilifi, Machakos, Murang’a, Samburu and Siaya counties. The findings will help identify barriers to learning and guide interventions that ensure every child can participate, progress and thrive.

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.

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.

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.

2/4: As Chair of the Education Sector Working Group, @ololtuaa joined education sector leaders in presenting budget proposals for the coming financial year and the medium term, outlining priorities to strengthen education delivery & improve learning outcomes for Kenyan learners.

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.

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.