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President William Ruto is quietly masterminding the most audacious education overhaul Kenya has seen in decades. At the center of this transformation is a new pilot initiative—subtle on the surface, seismic in design. While headlines tout scholarships and classrooms, behind the curtain lies something far more compelling: the creation of a new intellectual ecosystem for Kenya’s most underrepresented youth.
At PCEA Booth Girls’ High School, tucked in the lush silence of Ngong Forest, a unique program is unfolding. More than 200 vulnerable girls from Nairobi’s 17 constituencies have been enrolled not merely for school, but for a social rebirth. They are the first generation of what insiders are calling “Generation Elevate”—a government-led effort to build civic-minded, innovation-driven, and globally competent women leaders.
President Ruto, during a ceremonial breakfast at State House, reaffirmed his vision: "This isn’t about charity. It’s about national design." The students, handpicked based on socioeconomic need and academic promise, are receiving full sponsorships—fees, uniforms, and supplies—courtesy of the Office of the President. But this is no conventional bursary program.
Beyond typical coursework, the curriculum here has reportedly been enhanced with digital literacy, global leadership modules, and environmental resilience labs. Think STEM, but fused with values-based learning, ethics training, and participatory governance. The goal? Equip them not only for exams, but for a world in flux.
Recognizing the infrastructural bottleneck across Nairobi, Ruto is pushing through an aggressive classroom expansion plan. Within just 90 days, 240 new classrooms are to rise across the city, supported by a Ksh.1 billion allocation. These aren't mere concrete shells—they’re tech-integrated spaces with smart boards, high-speed connectivity, and AI tools aimed at personalized learning.
More broadly, the government has committed to constructing 23,000 classrooms nationwide to smooth the transition under the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) model. The education strategy isn’t just expansion—it’s transformation at scale.
Mathare’s Mabatini area, long underserved, is set to host a new school—a symbolic and strategic move. If education is to be the ladder out of poverty, Ruto is determined to plant those ladders where the need is greatest.
Moreover, a new collaborative framework is being developed between the national government and counties to fund scholarships sustainably. By involving the Council of Governors, Ruto is effectively decentralizing both responsibility and resources. The intention is clear: build an ecosystem where no bright mind is left behind due to lack of means.
“We must unshackle education from its old constraints,” the President remarked. In his eyes, the classroom is no longer just a place of instruction—it’s the battlefield for Kenya’s future competitiveness. The focus is not just access, but access with dignity, relevance, and aspiration.
His education policy is anchored on four pillars:
Equity: Targeting those most likely to fall through the cracks.
Modernization: Classrooms of the future for a curriculum of the present.
Decentralization: Power to the counties, guided by national standards.
Leadership Development: Building ethical, equipped youth ready for the 21st century.
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