Gachagua affirms the government’s commitment to education while pleading for patience with capital funds.
Principals of secondary schools have been advised by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to exercise patience while waiting for the delivery of capitation money, and she has reassured them that the administration is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation of educational institutions.
Speaking at the 47th annual national conference of the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association at Sheikh Zayed School in Mombasa, Gachagua highlighted the commitment of the government to a healthy education sector.
“We face challenges with diminishing revenue, escalating public debt, and tight fiscal space with regard to capitation,” Gachagua stated. “We allot the funds we receive from taxpayers to you.
There is a delay in payout when there is a delay in receipt. We will collaborate within the restricted area and will make every effort to release the monies on schedule.
In order to give young people competitive job market skills, the Deputy President emphasized the government’s significant investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
He also talked about how the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program could be implemented to improve job opportunities for qualified workers who do not have official documents.
“We have kept investing in TVETs because of their ability to generate employment, particularly in the unorganized sector, which employs over 83% of our labor force,” Gachagua said. “Modern skills are critical for opportunities that exist outside of our boundaries. The transfer from senior high schools to postsecondary institutions must be smooth.
He went on, “As a strategy to increase employment prospects for people who already possess requisite skills but lack validating documents, we have also incorporated Recognition of Prior Learning under TVETs.”
Gachagua called on educators and educational associations, such as KESSHA, KUPPET, KNUT, and KUSNET, to assist government initiatives aimed at addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse.
He stated, “Teachers are essential in molding the moral compass of the next generation and society.” “Your voice is important. Assist us in the battle against illegal alcohol.
If you must drink, do so in a responsible manner so that others who look up to you can model proper conduct. Keep our girls safe from wolves. As leaders, we rely on you to give our students the future they deserve.
Gachagua emphasized the significance of resource management in educational institutions as well.
Gachagua affirms the government’s commitment to education while pleading for patience with capital funds.
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