Former Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto has called for increased investment in school infrastructure, stating that better learning environments are crucial to improving education outcomes nationwide.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday, January 17, 2026, Rutto highlighted the link between school facilities and learners’ performance in class, at a time when many public schools continue to struggle with overcrowding, poor sanitation, and unreliable access to water and electricity.

Rutto’s remarks focus on schools across the country, where learners and teachers face daily challenges caused by weak infrastructure. He stressed that education is not only about teachers and curriculum, but also about the physical conditions in which learning takes place. According to him, classrooms, libraries, sanitation, and basic utilities directly affect how students engage with their studies.

In explaining why infrastructure matters, Rutto pointed to the daily experience of learners in schools that lack basic facilities and how this affects concentration and participation.

“Improved infrastructure, such as quality classrooms, well-equipped libraries, proper sanitation and reliable water and electricity in our schools, plays a major role in how well learners concentrate, participate and perform,” he wrote

He also acknowledged efforts already being made by some leaders and institutions to improve school facilities in different parts of the country. Rutto noted that these actions show a growing understanding of what learners and teachers need to succeed, especially in public learning institutions that serve large communities.

In his statement, he said these improvements are not accidental, but a result of deliberate choices by leaders who understand the value of education.

“We acknowledge the efforts of several leaders across the country who have made it a priority to improve facilities in various schools and learning institutions; a reflection of their clear understanding that a safe, supportive and well-resourced learning environment is essential for effective education,” Rutto wrote.

Rutto went on to warn that isolated improvements are not enough, arguing that sustained and increased investment is needed to protect learners and teachers and to raise education standards nationwide. He emphasised that schools should be places where both students and teachers feel safe, supported, and motivated to do their best.

He said long-term planning and commitment are necessary if education is to drive national development and reduce inequality between schools in different regions.

“There is a need for continued and increased investment in learning to ensure that both learners and teachers operate in environments that protect their well-being and promote academic excellence,” he wrote.