By Adan Mohamed - Reporter
Kenya, 21 June 2026 - Mandera East Member of Parliament Hussein Weytan has praised the government’s decision to formally integrate madrassa and duksi education into Kenya’s national education system, describing it as a historic and transformative step for religious and early childhood education in the country.
Speaking during the opening of al Najah madrassa Weytan said the President announced that madrassas and duksis will now be officially recognized within the Republic of Kenya’s education framework, alongside other formal learning institutions.
He noted that this recognition places religious-based early learning on an equal footing with other foundational education systems.
He further revealed that in the recently concluded national budget, Members of Parliament approved allocations that include support for madrasa and duksi education.
According to him, this marks the first time such institutions have received structured government budgetary backing at national level.
Weytan also highlighted that madrasa and duksi teachers will now be placed under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), a move he described as a breakthrough in professionalizing and securing fair remuneration for educators who have long served under difficult conditions.
He commended President William Samoei Ruto for the initiative, saying it reflects bold leadership and recognition of a system that has for years been overlooked despite its importance in society.
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The MP noted that for decades, madrasa education has relied heavily on community support, including contributions from parents, well-wishers, and local fundraising efforts to pay teachers and maintain learning spaces. He said this often left many educators underpaid and institutions under-resourced.
Weytan emphasized that madrassa and duksi institutions play a vital role in shaping children from an early age, instilling discipline, moral values, and basic foundational knowledge that guides their development into responsible citizens.
He added that many children in the region begin their learning journey in madrasa systems before transitioning into formal schooling, making them an essential pillar of early childhood development, especially in marginalized and pastoralist communities.
The legislator urged stakeholders to support the smooth implementation of the new policy, saying it will help strengthen education standards, improve teacher welfare, and enhance learning outcomes for thousands of children across the country.
He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to supporting policies that uplift education in Mandera East and across the country, particularly those that recognize and strengthen community-based learning systems.