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HomeDaily NewsFriday, June 12, 2026Education, Security Claims Largest Slice of Sh4.3 Trillion Mbadi Budget - June 2026
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Education, Security Claims Largest Slice of Sh4.3 Trillion Mbadi Budget - June 2026

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has unveiled Kenya's Sh4.3 trillion national budget for 2026/27, prioritizing education and national security. The Kenyan government plans to significantly boost spending on the education sector, allocating a record Sh784.5 billion for the upcoming financial year, representing the largest recipient of ministerial funding. Moreover, Swahili-language reporting confirms education leads budget allocations despite ongoing challenges within the sector. Similarly, another report emphasizes the Education Ministry received a significant allocation aimed at strengthening the education sector in the new financial year's budget.

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Thursday 8:00 PMCapital Business

Education, Security Claims Largest Slice of Sh4.3 trillion Mbadi Budget

Education, Security Claims Largest Slice of Sh4.3 trillion Mbadi Budget

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

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Key Highlights

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.
Thursday 6:00 PMCapital BusinessFirst

Govt to spend Sh784.5bn on education sector

Govt to spend Sh784.5bn on education sector

The Kenyan government plans to significantly boost spending on the education sector, allocating a record Sh784.5 billion for the upcoming financial year. This represents a substantial increase and underscores education as the largest recipient of ministerial funding.

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Thursday 7:10 PMNTV Kenya (Youtube)

Elimu yaongoza mgao wa bajeti licha ya changamoto zinazoendelea

The Kenyan government has prioritized education in its budget allocation, despite ongoing challenges within the sector.

Key Highlights

The Kenyan government has prioritized education in its budget allocation, despite ongoing challenges within the sector.

  • Education received the largest share of the national budget, though specific figures are not detailed in this snippet.
  • The announcement comes from the Kenyan government.
  • This allocation aims to address persistent issues impacting learning and educational access across the country.
Thursday 7:28 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Elimu na usalama vyapewa mgao mkubwa katika bajeti mpya

Elimu na usalama vyapewa mgao mkubwa katika bajeti mpya

Elimu na usalama vyapewa mgao mkubwa katika bajeti mpya

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

Key Highlights

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.
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Key Highlights

The Kenyan government plans to significantly boost spending on the education sector, allocating a record Sh784.5 billion for the upcoming financial year. This represents a substantial increase and underscores education as the largest recipient of ministerial funding.

  • The total allocation to the education sector has risen by nearly 49%, from Sh526 billion in 2021/22 to the proposed Sh784.5 billion.
  • Key allocations include Sh424 billion for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), with substantial increases for basic education, higher education, and TVET institutions.
  • The budget also details provisions for hiring 116,000 teachers by next year and increased funding for student loans through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).