Kisumu: Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has officially commissioned a new 750-bed capacity dormitory at Nyakach Girls High School in Kisumu County. Speaking during the function, Ogamba stated that the development marks a significant milestone in government’s effort to expand boarding facilities and create a safer, more conducive learning environment for learners.
According to Kenya News Agency, the CS was on an official tour of Kisumu and Nyamira counties, where he also launched several infrastructure development projects in various schools. He emphasized that the dormitory comes at a crucial time, as the country prepares for the transition of the first cohort of learners from Junior School to Senior School under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) next year. “We are excited that this dormitory has been completed when we are preparing to admit the first cohort of students under the Competency-Based Education to Senior School next year. This dormitory is a massive achievement in the context of the 100 percent transition policy to Senior School,” Ogamba stated.
The CS noted that the government is determined to fully address the concerns about transition from Junior School to Senior School. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening education systems and infrastructure, adding that the Ministry is focused on enhancing the quality of teaching and learning under the CBE framework.
Ogamba further announced that Sh2.4 billion has been allocated to recruit an additional 20,000 intern teachers starting January 2026, a move aimed at improving learning outcomes nationwide. Additionally, Sh2.6 billion will be used to support teacher promotions and provide capacity-building programs to align teaching methods with the CBE curriculum. The CS also assured school heads that the government would disburse Sh21 billion in capitation funds by next week to all public schools to facilitate smooth operations for the second term.