Education Stakeholders Warn Government: “Stop Gambling With Our Children’s Future”

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By Irene Mwende 
A coalition of education stakeholders has issued a sharp warning to the government, urging it to stop making decisions that they say undermine the future of millions of Kenyan children. The call came during a heated forum held in Nairobi, where teachers, parents, student representatives, and civil society groups gathered to discuss the growing challenges facing the country’s education sector.

According to the stakeholders, inconsistent education policies, delayed funding, inadequate infrastructure, and frequent curriculum changes have created uncertainty in schools and disrupted learning across the country. Speakers at the forum argued that these issues point to a worrying trend—one that suggests the government is “trading with children’s futures” instead of safeguarding their right to quality education.
“Every child deserves stability, predictability, and a learning environment that supports their growth,” said one education advocate. “But we are seeing the opposite. Schools lack resources, teachers are overwhelmed, and parents are confused by abrupt policy shifts. This is not how a nation protects its future generations.”

Teachers expressed frustration over overcrowded classrooms, shortages of learning materials, and delayed capitation funds that leave schools struggling to function. Representatives from rural areas described even greater challenges, including children learning under trees, inadequate sanitation, and long distances to school.

Parents, too, voiced their concerns. Many said they feared the current trajectory of the education system would widen inequalities and lock out children from vulnerable communities. “Education should open doors,” a parent leader said. “But right now, those doors are closing for too many of our children.”

Student representatives added their voices, calling for a more inclusive decision-making process that considers the actual experiences of learners. “We are the ones sitting in those classrooms,” a student leader said. “We deserve a say in decisions that affect our learning and our future.”

The stakeholders jointly demanded that the government take urgent action, including stabilizing education policies, increasing funding, improving infrastructure, and consulting widely before making major reforms. They emphasized that education is not a bargaining chip but a fundamental right that shapes the nation’s future.

As the forum concluded, one message stood out clearly: Kenya cannot afford to compromise on education. The future of the country, they said, depends on meaningful investment in its children today—before more damage is done.

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