Africa-Press – Kenya. President William Ruto briefly stepped into a classroom at Kangemi Primary and Junior School in Westlands Constituency, Nairobi, on Wednesday, where he interacted with Grade 5 learners during an inspection of newly constructed facilities.
The president entered the classroom to a warm reception, with pupils rising to their feet and greeting him in unison: “Welcome, our president.”
Engaging the learners, Ruto asked about their classroom experience. One pupil stood up and responded, praising the improvements.
“The class is smart and the new desks, thank you,” the student said
Ruto proceeded to teach briefly, writing a Bible verse on the blackboard. He scribbled Daniel 11:32 and explained its meaning to the attentive class.
During the interaction, one learner asked the President what he enjoys about science, noting his background as a scientist.
“Research goes on into many aspects of food, health, and the space around technology,” Ruto replied.
The visit formed part of the President’s inspection of new classrooms at the school, where he officially handed over 16 additional classrooms aimed at easing congestion and expanding learning space.
President William Ruto writes on the blackboard on February 25, 2026 / PCS The new facilities are expected to benefit about thousands of learners at the institution.
Ruto said the government has so far constructed 23,000 classrooms nationwide to address infrastructure gaps in schools.
He added that more than 100,000 teachers have been hired, while education funding has been increased from Sh500 billion to over Sh700 billion.
The president noted that reforms are ongoing to streamline the transition from the competency-based curriculum to competency-based education and training in a bid to make learning more seamless and ensure equal access to education.
In Nairobi, the President said the government plans to build 5,000 classrooms in partnership with Members of Parliament. Of these, 500 classrooms have already been completed, with the programme remaining on course.
Ruto said the Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government is a bold step to fix the city’s most urgent challenges, ranging from piling garbage and solid waste and inadequate water supply to power connectivity and poor roads.
This partnership will restore order, improve living standards and position Nairobi as a clean, functional and investment-ready capital city that reflects the ambition of our nation.
