First Lady Rachel Ruto has said the Kenya Kwanza government is committed to 100 per cent school enrolment and transition for all children.
Rachel said this is a commitment shared by the African Union and First Ladies across the continent.
The First Lady said access to education opens other opportunities for children.
Rachel spoke during the 28th session of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) focused on access to education and healthcare in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The event focused on access to education and healthcare.
"When children have access to quality education and health services, a world of opportunity and dignity opens up for them," she added.
She emphasized that the transformative power of educated and healthy girls and boys in society cannot be overstated
"These two critical areas pave the way for economic empowerment and ultimately help minimize the cases and effects of gender-based violence in society," Rachel said
In 2002, First Ladies of Africa came together to form the Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA), to be a united voice for Africa's most susceptible citizens; women and children living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.
OAFLAD is an advocacy organization where First Ladies of Africa seek to leverage their unique position to advocate for policies that make health services accessible and laws that boost women and youth empowerment.
First Ladies of Africa reinforces favourable policies and programs through advocacy, resource mobilization and development of partnerships with all stakeholders at all levels.
They also engage in various community-level activities to sensitise communities and create awareness of health risks and policies.