Elimu Gets KSh 781.5 Billion Despite Schools Facing Financial Shortages - June 2026

Despite the Kenyan government allocating KSh 781.5 billion to the education sector, schools continue to face significant financial shortages. Meanwhile, a 22-year-old student, Ismael Kimutai, is appealing for Sh3.5 million needed for a life-saving kidney transplant in Nakuru. Separately, the Kenya Forest Service is collaborating with local communities to restore Chepalungu Forest in Bomet County, which suffered degradation following the disputed 2007 presidential election.