Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has announced plans to transform Kenya’s education system if he wins the presidency in the coming 2027 elections. The vocal lawyer recently declared his candidature in a bid to take his battles from courtrooms to the political landscape.
Senator Omtatah has outlined a strategy to provide free primary and secondary education he will incorporate if elected president. He will implement this strategy by addressing corruption and improving the management of public funds.
Omtatah argues that free education is possible in Kenya if funds are used responsibly. He proposed merging all bursaries into a single, transparent fund to ensure that every Kenyan child has access to quality education.
Omtatah has blamed corruption and inefficiencies for the challenges families face in affording basic education despite significant investments by President William Ruto’s government. The senator also highlighted Kenya’s progress in 2003 when free primary education was introduced under the late President Kibaki.
He expressed concern that nearly 20 years later, similar access to secondary education is possible. Omtatah stated that Kenya generates enough tax revenue to fund free education but this requires strong leadership and accountability which he is ready to offer to Kenyans if he wins the top state office.
To achieve his vision, Omtatah plans to streamline the tax system and redirect funds toward programs that benefit ordinary citizens. He emphasized that education is the key to Kenya’s development and must be treated as a priority. His campaign team is currently working to analyze his chances of securing the presidency, with education reform being a central promise in his agenda.
Omtatah’s proposal aims to make education accessible for all Kenyan children and create a foundation for a brighter and more equitable future. He believes bold changes like these are essential for the country’s progress.
By Newshub