Kenyan teachers' unions, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), have strongly opposed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's proposal to devolve education to counties, threatening a nationwide strike if the plan proceeds.

• KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu linked the potential devolution of education to the struggling health and Early Childhood Development sectors after their transfer to county management.
• KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori warned that devolving education would undermine progress and lead to less infrastructural development, citing the negative impact on other devolved sectors like healthcare.
• Raila Odinga proposed devolving primary and secondary school management to county governments to decentralize control and relieve pressure on the national government.

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has disbursed Sh9.46 billion in financial aid to 309,178 university students for the new academic year. This funding will cover both tuition and living expenses, making higher education accessible to more students.

• HELB released Sh5.76 billion for tuition fees and Sh3.7 billion for student upkeep.
• Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba stated the funding reaffirms the government’s commitment to accessible and affordable higher education.
• Students are advised to check their HELB portals for disbursement confirmation and individual loan account details.

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has disbursed Ksh9.46 billion to 309,178 university students. Students who applied for loans are advised to check their portals to confirm receipt of funds, which cover both tuition fees and living costs.

• Ksh9.46 billion has been disbursed: Ksh5.76 billion for tuition and Ksh3.7 billion for living costs.
• The board urged students to check their HELB portals to confirm fund receipt.
• A total of 309,178 students have received loans so far. The application window closes on August 31.