The Cabinet also called for action against those who have committed heinous crimes of arson, looting and robbery, among others, saying such atrocities must not go unpunished.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said the system will be a single source of truth and a one-stop shop for all information about learners and other critical aspects of education.
The protests are anticipated despite President William Ruto withdrawing the Finance Bill 2024 and inviting protesters for a dialogue. Ruto also held his first cabinet today since June 11, 2024.
Ruto last chaired a cabinet meeting on June 11, 2024.
Even if agreement is reached on the Cabinet, the ideological differences between the ANC and DA could hinder policymaking down the road, analysts say.
Machogu noted that the ministry has prescribed the maximum allowable fees to charge at each level so schools must "strictly adhere to prevailing policies and guidelines regarding illegal levies."
The new policy was designed to achieve socio-economic development and ensure sustainable funding for infrastructure projects.
The ministry reiterated its May 24, 2024, memo, which instructed all county directors of education to communicate that the mid-term break would be on June 26–28.
The goal is to strengthen the banking sector's resilience and increasebanks' capacity to finance large-scale projects, Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u says.
CS Nakhumicha led a media engagement forum at which the transition was explained and its benefits highlighted.
Netanyahu is now expected to hold consultations about the Gaza war with a small group of ministers, including Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer who had been in the war cabinet.
Ndung’u said the government plans to also focus on strengthening the infrastructure for arts and culture and supporting cultural production and the creative economy.
He noted that through strong economic fundamentals, together with renewed investor confidence, a total of 848,200 new jobs were generated in the economy compared to 816,600 new jobs generated in 2022.
The Rwandan leader also appointed Yusuf Murangwa as the new Finance Minister, replacing Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana, who has held the position since April 2018.
The heavy rains and floods destroyed at least 62 primary schools nationwide, leaving over 15,000 children without a place to learn when schools reopened, according to an assessment by Save the Children and the Ministry of Education.
This will mark the first proposed review since 2016.
The cabinet trims the number of ministers while replacing all who served in former Prime Minister Ariel Henry's cabinet.
During a cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday, the Cabinet emphasised the importance of these efforts in enhancing Kenya's global presence.
The newly approved policy endeavours to harness the full potential of the aviation sector in propelling Kenya's economic growth.
The registration exercises will start on June 21, 2024, across all 47 counties and on all platforms.