Government Assures Parents, Learners of Smooth Transition to Grade 9
By Simon Cephas
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Speaking to media in Mombasa, education principal secretary Belio Kipsang says parents and students should not be worried as the government is fully prepared for the transition to Grade 9.
The government, according to him, has been working tirelessly to ensure the process was smooth and free of challenges.
He noted that the distribution of learning materials to schools is already underway across the country for students as they prepare to resume their studies next week.
“As we know, the education sector has faced challenges, but as a government, we have put measures in place to ensure our learners face no disruptions.
For instance, we have constructed over 13,000 classrooms and distributed textbooks to various regions across the country.”
The PS disclosed that the government through the ministry has hired over 40,000 teachers on permanent and pensionable terms. It has also placed another 20,000 on probation.
He emphasized that efforts are ongoing to recruit additional teachers nationwide to address the challenges faced on the education sector.
“Through the Ministry of Education, the government has employed over 40,000 teachers on permanent terms, with another 20,000 on probation, to bridge the teacher shortage in schools across the country.”
