The Education Cabinet Secretary, Migos Ogamba, announced the publication of a baseline assessment that maps education performance, equity, infrastructure and teacher development in Kisii and Nyamira counties.

The study, carried out by scholars from Kisii University, also examined technical and vocational training, higher education, financing, learner well‑being and climate resilience.

Ogamba presented the findings at the inaugural Gusii Education Stakeholders Convention held at Kisii University, which gathered government officials, education agencies, university leaders, teachers, parents, learners and private‑sector representatives.

Why the baseline matters

According to the cabinet secretary, the baseline moves the sector from isolated, short‑term interventions toward evidence‑based, long‑term transformation across the Gusii region.

Equity Bank Kenya’s head of education sector, Peter Ndoro, echoed the call for collaboration, noting that no single institution can overhaul education alone and that coordinated effort is essential for lasting impact.

Implications for teachers and learners

Ogamba stressed that technology alone will not solve education challenges; teachers must evolve into facilitators, mentors and innovators to nurture critical thinking, collaboration and creativity among students.

He also urged a shift from exam‑centric assessment toward skill‑based learning, emphasizing communication, problem‑solving, innovation and responsible technology use.

The cabinet secretary called for dismantling the artificial divide between academic and technical education, arguing that practical skills are vital for Kenya’s economic development.

Next steps for stakeholders

The convention is positioned as a platform for stakeholders to review existing approaches, share evidence from the baseline and co‑design solutions that reflect the realities of learners in the Gusii region.