Kenyan lawmakers are expressing serious concerns that the new budget, with a significant funding shortfall, will negatively impact the country's education sector.

• A total funding gap of Sh195.8 billion is projected for the fiscal year 2026/27, affecting learners across all levels of education.
• The National Assembly Committee on Education, chaired by Julius Kibiwot Melly, warns that this underfunding will severely compromise the quality of education.
• Key areas like capitation for senior secondary schools (Sh23.7 billion shortfall), Junior Secondary Schools (Sh23.7 billion shortfall), and primary schools (Sh8.6 billion shortfall) are particularly affected.

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that the construction of an East African regional oil refinery, reportedly linked to Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, is scheduled to commence later this year.

• The project aims to refine oil locally from Turkana and the wider East African region, reducing reliance on imported petroleum.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote.
• The refinery's exact location is still under feasibility study, with potential sites including Tanga, Mombasa, and Lamu.

President William Ruto has announced a Ksh2.4 billion government initiative to establish common-user facilities in every county aggregation and industrial park across Kenya, commencing in July 2025.

• The funding, to be included in the upcoming national budget, aims to provide micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with access to affordable processing and packaging equipment.
• Key stakeholder: President William Ruto and the Kenyan government.
• Each county is slated to receive between Ksh100 million and Ksh150 million for equipment, tailored to local agricultural and trade needs, also aiming to reduce post-harvest losses and improve product presentation.