Clinton Sianyo

Political activist

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

Today, I chaired a consultative meeting of the steering team of the Gusii Education Stakeholders Convention, at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Nairobi.

The Convention, bringing together key education stakeholders from the public and private sectors, will seek to enhance educational outcomes in the region and beyond by deliberating strategies for infrastructure improvement, enhancing performance standards and promoting teacher welfare, among others, across all levels of learning.

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

Last night, a regrettable fire tragedy befell Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County. Most unfortunately, sixteen learners lost their lives while several others suffered injuries in the incident.

On behalf of the Ministry of Education and on my own behalf, I wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and relatives of the learners who lost their lives in this sorrowful incident. We wish a quick recovery to those who were injured. We pray that God grants everyone strength and fortitude during this difficult and painful period.

A multi-agency team, comprising officers from the Ministries of Education, Interior and National Administration, Gender, Culture and Children Services and the County Government of Nakuru, are working together to offer emergency support services. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing and updates will be provided in due course.

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

Update on the Fire Tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy..

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

I have this morning toured Wajir Stadium to assess preparations for tomorrow's Madaraka Day celebrations, themed "Education, Skills and the Future."

I was accompanied by the Principal Secretaries: Julius Bitok @BitOlympus (Basic Education), Esther Thaara Muoria @Muoria_Dr (TVET), and Beatrice Muganda Inyangala @Bettymuganda17 (Higher Education).

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

This afternoon, I toured Wajir High School, the oldest secondary school in Kenya’s North Eastern Region.

The school has a long-standing contribution to education in the region, having nurtured generations of learners and produced distinguished alumni. I urged the school community to maintain its commitment to academic excellence and discipline as it continues to shape future leaders.

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

I am currently appearing on the Elimu Mashinani programme on Citizen TV @citizentvkenya from Wajir County, alongside Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok @JuliusKBitok (PS, Basic Education), Dr. Esther Muoria @Muoria_Dr (PS, TVET), and Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala @Bettymuganda17 (PS, Higher Education).

The programme provides an opportunity for education sector leaders to engage with stakeholders and members of the public on a wide range of issues affecting the sector, while discussing ongoing reforms, achievements, and priorities in education.

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

This morning, I had the honour of joining this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County, presided over by His Excellency the President, Dr. William Samoei Ruto @WilliamsRuto.

This 63rd celebration of Kenya’s internal self-rule was marked under the theme “Education, Skills and the Future”, underscoring the reality that true self-governance relies on equipping every Kenyan with the skills and competencies required for national prosperity.

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

Earlier today, I had the privilege of attending the official bilateral discussions between Kenya and South Africa, under the joint chairmanship of His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, and His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

The bilateral discussions focused on deepening and strengthening ties between the two countries in the areas of education, trade, health, maritime and security cooperation, sports and culture, as well as promotion of gender equality and women empowerment.

I had the honour of signing a Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in the Field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training.

This MoU provides a much-needed platform for the two countries to reset and deepen their cooperation in the TVET sector through sharing best practices, undertaking joint research, and implementing staff and student exchanges, among other initiatives.

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

This evening, I was privileged to attend the Presidential Session of the Kenya-South Africa Business Forum in Midrand, South Africa.

The Forum, under the patronage of His Excellency the President Dr. William Samoei Ruto and his South African counterpart, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, brought together Government officials and business leaders to reflect on the state of trade between the two countries and to deliberate on strategies for enhancing bilateral and regional trade.

Regional integration is key to promoting intra-African trade to unlock the massive market potential on the continent across sectors, including in education and related services.

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

This morning, I joined my Cabinet colleagues for a Joint Cabinet Committee meeting chaired by His Excellency the Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki @_KithureKindiki, at the Deputy President’s Office in Harambee House Annex.

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

Earlier today, I was honoured to brief His Excellency the Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki @_KithureKindiki, on key issues affecting the education sector. I was accompanied by the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Basic Education, Prof. Julius Bitok; the Principal Secretary for the State Department for TVET, Dr. Esther Muoria; and the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala.

The meeting deliberated matters of school safety and security, the roll out of Competency-Based Education and the promotion on access and equity at all levels of education in the country.

[Clinton Sianyo @CSianyo]

@HonJuliusMigos Waziri Migos Ogamba mchapa kazi ✅️

[Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS @HonJuliusMigos]

Statement on unrest in schools.