The Future of Education in Kenya is Promising, PS Inyangala Assures
As Kenya marks its 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, education has been singled out as one of the major strides the country has made so far.
The commemoration, which was held in Wajir County, saw the country celebrate its courage, resilience, and determination that has seen Kenya attain its self-governance.
The Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education and Research, stated that as the country marks the auspicious occasion, it was also celebrating the tremendous progress attained in higher education through President William Ruto’s administration.
“It has been 4 years of absolute education reforms and we are glad that the impact of our bold decisions can be seen and felt all through, from record enrolment, expanded access, the new funding model, globally competitive universities coupled with groundbreaking innovations that have stood out to be the pillar for transforming our education sector and shaping the nation’s bright future.”
The Principal Secretary said the country’s higher education sector continues to be at the core and driving force of opportunity, transformation, and shared prosperity.
She spoke during Madaraka Day Thematic Session Three held in Wajir County ahead of the 1st June 2026 celebrations in the same county.
During the session, Dr. Inyangala, who was the guest of honour, led a panel of educationists to brainstorm and deliberate on education in the future, where they discussed the need to shape the country’s future through education, innovation, and opportunities.
The PS lauded the thematic session, saying it provided an opportunity for the education sector in the country to review its engagement, assess progress, and adjust its preparedness agenda.
Still pursuing education matters in the Northern Corridor county, the PS was among the delegation that featured on the Elimu Mashinani programme alongside Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba, Ambassador Professor Julius Bitok, Principal Secretary for Basic Education, and Dr. Esther Muoria, Principal Secretary for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), where the programme provided an opportunity for educational stakeholders and the public at large to raise and share various issues affecting the education sector, its reforms, and priorities.
During the 8th Elimu Mashinani programme, she called for more investment in education programmes to continue improving the number of university entries, which currently stands at 2,637.
At the same time, expressing her heartfelt condolences over the Tumaini Girls inferno, where 16 girls lost their lives, she said every parent and teacher had a role to play in the upbringing of learners.
“It is painful to lose such young souls and, as a community, we should be able to raise our children. It is the responsibility of society to instil good morals that will help these children grow up to be good citizens.
“Whether at school or at home, we have a role to play in the nurturing of our children, and let us all take our responsibilities seriously and professionally so that such incidences can be avoided. The collaboration between parents and teachers is key to the discipline of our students, and they should all play by the regulations which have outlined each one of our tasks towards the good upbringing of our children,” she concluded.
