Ministry of Education holds meeting with teacher unions to implement reforms after State House visit
By Kiprono Keileb, September 18, 2025In the wake of the historic visit by teachers to the State House, the Ministry of Education has taken decisive steps to translate teacher feedback into actionable reforms.
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Julius Bitok convened a consultative meeting with major teacher unions, including KNUT, KUPPET, KUSNET, KEPSHA, KESSHA, and representatives from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
The session aimed to chart a clear pathway for implementing the proposals and directives that emerged during the forum.
According to the State Department of Basic Education, the consultative meeting focused on unpacking the President’s directives, which were largely informed by teachers’ own proposals. The aim was to reach a consensus on a practical framework that would guide the rollout of far-reaching education sector reforms.
“Following the success of the historic WALIMU NA RAIS FORUM, where 10,000+ teachers engaged directly with the President, Julius Bitok today convened a high-level meeting with KNUT, KUPPET, KUSNET, KEPSHA, KESSHA & TSC to chart the way forward,” the department said in a statement.
During the session, Bitok emphasised the ministry’s commitment to teacher-centred policymaking. He reassured participants that educators would remain at the heart of Kenya’s education transformation and that their input would directly inform long-term reforms aimed at strengthening learning outcomes and national development.
“The consultative session unpacked the President’s directives, drawn from teachers’ own proposals, and sought consensus on a practical framework for implementing far-reaching education sector reforms,” the statement added.
PS Bitok further reiterated that collaboration with teacher unions is central to the Ministry’s approach, noting that policy-making must reflect the realities faced by teachers on the ground.
The session also provided a platform to address emerging challenges in education management, including curriculum implementation, teacher welfare, and resource allocation.
“The Ministry remains committed to collaborative, teacher-centred policy-making, ensuring educators are at the heart of education transformation and Kenya’s long-term national development,” the statement concluded.
This follow-up meeting demonstrates the Ministry’s dedication to turning dialogue into action, ensuring that the feedback provided by teachers during the State House forum translates into meaningful reforms that improve both the teaching profession and student learning across Kenya.