State House Rolls Out Major Boost
President William Ruto has unveiled massive new initiatives to lift Kenya’s ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples, and marginalised communities.
Policy Backed by Law
Ruto confirmed that Cabinet has approved the National Policy on Ethnic Minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and Marginalised Communities, giving these groups a clear legal and institutional framework for inclusion.
“The place of minorities in our nation will no longer be determined by the whims of individuals; it will be firmly anchored in law,” he said.
Education Gets a Big Boost
A highlight of the plan is the KSh500 million National Minority Scholarship Programme, which will support students from underprivileged minority and marginalised communities to access secondary and tertiary education.
On top of that, the Ministry of Education will allocate KSh200 million annually to upgrade, equip, and build schools and colleges in marginalized areas, aiming to close long-standing gaps in learning facilities.
Healthcare for the Vulnerable
The government will also cover Social Health Authority contributions for 200,000 vulnerable individuals from minority and marginalised communities, ensuring access to essential healthcare services.
Shared Prosperity in Focus
Speaking to over 5,000 leaders and community members at State House, Ruto said these initiatives reflect a broader commitment to equity, dignity, and national development.
The programmes aim to bring Kenya’s most vulnerable groups into the mainstream of national life.
Next Steps
Details on beneficiary selection and rollout timelines will be provided by the relevant ministries in the coming weeks, signalling the start of a structured and well-funded drive to uplift historically excluded communities.