President William Ruto joins teachers to mark World Teachers’ Day 2026 in Kasarani on October 5, 2026 / PCS President William Ruto joined thousands of teachers in celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2026 at Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi on Monday.
Ruto described teachers as heroes and patriots who play a key role in shaping the country’s future beyond their role of educating children.
“We celebrate our teachers as the heroes and patriots of our nation. They do more than teach our children. They shape the people who build Kenya,” Ruto said.
The President said the government had increased investment in education to Sh784.5 billion, describing it as the largest allocation in the national budget.
A teacher shows off an award during the World Teachers’ Day 2026 in Kasarani on October 5, 2026 / PCS He said the increased funding was also aimed at improving teachers’ welfare, professional growth and working conditions.
Ruto said the government had doubled the teacher promotion budget from Sh1 billion to Sh2 billion.
President William Ruto joins teachers to mark World Teachers’ Day 2026 in Kasarani on October 5, 2026 / PCS He added that the number of teachers to be promoted would be increased from the 34,016 positions already advertised to 50,000, which he described as the largest promotion exercise in a single year.
The president joined teachers at Kasarani on Monday as the country marked World Teachers’ Day 2026.
President William Ruto speaking during the World Teachers’ Day 2026 in Kasarani on October 5, 2026 / PCS
President William Ruto speaking during the World Teachers’ Day 2026 in Kasarani on October 5, 2026 / PCS 
President William Ruto speaking during the World Teachers’ Day 2026 in Kasarani on October 5, 2026 / PCS 
President William Ruto speaking during the World Teachers’ Day 2026 in Kasarani on October 5, 2026 / PCS 
