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HomeDaily NewsThursday, June 12, 2025Government Initiatives and Budget Allocations
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Government Initiatives and Budget Allocations

Medical interns to receive Ksh 4.3B from a Ksh 138B health budget. HELB boosted to Ksh 41.5B as part of a historic Ksh 702.7B education budget.

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Medical interns get Ksh 4.3B slice of Govt’s Ksh 138B health budget

Medical interns get Ksh 4.3B slice of Govt’s Ksh 138B health budget

The Kenyan government has allocated Ksh 138.1 billion for the health sector in the 2025/26 budget, with Ksh 4.3 billion designated for medical interns.

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The Kenyan government has allocated Ksh 138.1 billion for the health sector in the 2025/26 budget, with Ksh 4.3 billion designated for medical interns.

  • Ksh 17.3 billion is targeted at combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through the Global Fund.
  • John Mbadi, Treasury Cabinet Secretary, emphasizes the budget's focus on enhancing Universal Health Coverage.
  • Major allocations include Ksh 8.9 billion for training health professionals at Kenya Medical Training Colleges (KMTCs) and Ksh 42.4 billion for upgrading referral hospitals.
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HELB Boosted to Ksh41.5B in Historic Ksh702.7B Education Budget

HELB Boosted to Ksh41.5B in Historic Ksh702.7B Education Budget

The Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced a historic education budget of Ksh702.7 billion, accounting for 28 percent of the total Ksh4.29 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025/26.

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Key Highlights

The Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced a historic education budget of Ksh702.7 billion, accounting for 28 percent of the total Ksh4.29 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025/26.

  • HELB allocation increased to Ksh41.5 billion from last year's Ksh35 billion.
  • The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) receives the largest share with Ksh387.2 billion, including allocations for hiring new teachers and supporting educational programs.
  • An additional Ksh16.9 billion is earmarked for university scholarships and Ksh7.7 billion for TVET scholarships.
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