The National Treasury has allocated Ksh4.92 billion to employ 20,000 intern teachers on permanent and pensionable terms, effective January 1, 2027.

• Ksh4.92 billion allocated for the employment of 20,000 intern teachers.
• Involved party: National Treasury and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• This allocation comes amidst ongoing protests by thousands of intern teachers demanding immediate permanent employment and higher pay.

The National Assembly has opened public hearings across 16 counties for the proposed Ksh4.78 trillion Budget Estimates for the 2026/2027 financial year.

• The public can submit written memoranda by May 25 to the Clerk of the National Assembly.
• Hearings are scheduled from May 13 to May 15, involving the Budget and Appropriations Committee.
• The proposed budget includes increased borrowing of Ksh1.170 trillion and projected interest payments of Ksh1.2 trillion, raising concerns about national debt.

The National Treasury is increasing fees for government services accessed via the eCitizen platform, with charges now set to range up to Ksh100 per service.

• The new fee structure, introduced under the Public Finance Management (e-Citizen System Management) Regulations, 2026, replaces a flat Ksh50 fee.
• This move by Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, aims to cover system maintenance and the costs of over 30,000 services.
• Fees are tiered based on service cost, with the highest charges applicable to services exceeding Ksh100,000, such as stamp duty and title transfer fees.

The National Treasury has unveiled substantial funding for higher education in the 2026/27 budget, significantly increasing support for students. This allocation aims to bolster access to university and technical training programs across Kenya.

• Ksh56.7 billion has been allocated to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), a notable increase from the previous fiscal year.
• The National Treasury, led by Treasury CS John Mbadi, is overseeing these significant allocations.
• Education is the largest funded sector in the budget at Ksh668.3 billion, demonstrating the government's commitment to the sector and supporting the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).