Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has unveiled Kenya's Sh4.3 trillion national budget for 2026/27, prioritizing education and national security.

• The Education sector received the largest allocation at Sh784.5 billion, nearly a fifth of the total budget.
• Key recipients include the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) with Sh424.3 billion.
• National security is the second-largest beneficiary, with a combined allocation of Sh567.4 billion, including Sh252.1 billion for the Defence Ministry.
• Infrastructure, health, and environment sectors also received significant funding.

The Kenyan Ministry of Education has received a significant allocation in the new financial year's budget, aimed at strengthening the education sector.

• The Ministry of Education is among the government departments receiving the largest share of the new budget.
• National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi highlighted that the allocation should support strategies and goals for improving education.
• This substantial budget increase signifies a priority on educational development and potentially enhances security measures within the sector.