President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities through education by sponsoring more than 200 girls from across Nairobi County to attend the newly established PCEA Booth Girls’ High School near Ngong Forest.
Speaking at a special breakfast held at State House Nairobi, where he met the students alongside their parents and teachers, the President underscored the importance of ensuring that children from underprivileged backgrounds are not left behind in the pursuit of academic success. He noted that the selection process prioritized families facing financial hardship, ensuring that opportunity reaches those who need it most.
The sponsorship program, which supports 10 students from each of Nairobi’s 17 constituencies, covers school fees, learning materials, uniforms, and personal essentials allowing the girls to begin their high school journey free of the burdens that often derail education for many in low-income areas.
President Ruto described the initiative as part of a broader government agenda to expand access to quality education, particularly in urban settings where resource gaps are more pronounced. “It’s not enough to build schools we must make sure that children can actually access and thrive in them,” he emphasized.
The effort also coincides with major investments in education infrastructure. The President revealed that the government has begun constructing 23,000 new classrooms across the country to support the Competency-Based Curriculum, including a targeted Ksh.1 billion allocation for Nairobi County alone to relieve pressure in overcrowded schools.
Members of Parliament from various Nairobi constituencies, including Lang’ata, Mathare, and Dagoretti North, attended the State House event in support of the program. The Teachers Service Commission has also stepped in to post qualified teachers to the new institution, ensuring that the school begins on a strong academic footing.
In a city where many families struggle to keep their children in school, this intervention offers a lifeline and a signal that education remains a central pillar of Kenya’s development vision.
