Nairobi: The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening quality education, expanding infrastructure in schools, and enhancing student welfare as part of ongoing reforms in the education sector. Speaking during the Kenya High School thanksgiving ceremony for the Class of 2025 in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Prof. Julius Bitok, lauded the school for its exemplary academic performance, discipline, and all-round excellence, describing it as one of the finest institutions in the country.
According to Kenya News Agency, Prof. Bitok congratulated the graduating class for posting outstanding results and maintaining the school’s reputation as a Centre of excellence. He highlighted that the school was a top choice for many students, with about 38,000 selecting it as their first choice despite having only 600 available places. He attributed the school’s success not only to academic achievement but also to its strong co-curricular programmes, emphasizing the importance of nurturing well-rounded learners through activities such as music, sports, and arts.
The PS commended the school’s Board of Management, administration, teachers, parents, and students for their collective effort in maintaining high standards. Addressing recent incidents of unrest and fires in some schools across the country, Prof. Bitok assured stakeholders that the Ministry of Education was taking measures to ensure uninterrupted learning. He stressed the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue rather than destruction of school property.
Prof. Bitok noted that 99.2 per cent of schools remain stable despite isolated incidents of unrest. He announced a nationwide inspection of boarding facilities to ensure learner safety and discussed efforts to digitize education management through the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS). More than 8,000 of the country’s 9,500 secondary schools have been integrated into the system, with further expansion expected.
On infrastructure development, Prof. Bitok pledged government support for the expansion of Kenya High School to accommodate growing demand. He announced a personal contribution towards the school’s celebrations and plans to invite President William Ruto to visit the institution. Dagoretti North Member of Parliament, Beatrice Elachi, praised the school for its role in shaping young women into responsible leaders and requested support for infrastructure development to accommodate more students.
The thanksgiving ceremony celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 and reflected on the school’s contribution to national development.
