Stamping out illiteracy key for individual and national development

4.5 million Kenyans aged 14 years and above have never attended a learning institution. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

September 8's celebrations to mark International Literacy Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable progress our country has made towards stamping out illiteracy, one of the key challenges that our post-independence Kenya sought to end.

The Ministry of Education, together with all stakeholders, has made commendable gains since the 1966 declaration in Tehran, Iran, at individual, community and national level.