Nyutu says Ruto has brought down education sector, yet brags as most learned president
By Aloys Michael, September 17, 2025Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has scoffed at President William Ruto over his remarks that he is the best-learnt Head of State, accusing him of destroying the country’s education system.
In an interview on a local TV station on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the legislator argued that Ruto is only focused on political optics at the expense of the nation’s education, which he says is in shipwreck.
“President Ruto has completely brought down education. You wonder how he calls himself the best and most learnt president, yet he is the one destroying it. His administration cares more about political survival than performance. Schools are sinking, with no capitation funds,” he stated.
His remarks come at a time when there are growing concerns over school capitation, with the government denying reducing the allocations. However, the Senator argues that the government should disburse sufficient money to ensure operationalisation of the schools.
“Considering the value of money, we should have enhanced capitation from the initial Ksh22,000 to about Ksh35,000 now. It is something that only President Ruto can understand: how, as time goes by, instead of enhancing this particular allocation, you are reducing it,” he argued.
“Even this Ksh15000 they are talking about now will not be disbursed to schools in full, and that is what has been happening.”
Elsewhere, Machakos County Women Representative Joyce Kamene has called on the Kenya Kwanza government to ensure that capitation funds are disbursed to schools promptly to support uninterrupted learning and prevent premature school closures.
Ruto defends his education
Nyutu’s utterances add to criticism against Ruto, whom the critics fault for doing otherwise despite bragging about his educational prowess.
It is worth noting that Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi raised concerns over the school capitation system, warning that funds meant to support needy students are not effectively reaching parents and pupils.
Even as critics continue to jolt him, Ruto has defended his reform policies, insisting that he has no reason to delay difficult decisions given his age, experience, and educational background.
“I have studied, and I have studied well. I am probably the most learned president Kenya has ever elected. So who am I waiting for? I have no excuse,” he said.
The Head of State has dismissed critics who suggest he should slow down his reforms, arguing that Kenya had already fallen behind other economies and could not afford further delays.
“There are people who tell me education reforms are difficult, affordable housing is difficult, SHA is difficult, and maybe you should wait for another term. Do we have time to wait? Korea left us long ago; Singapore left us long ago. We don’t have time,” he told the gathering.