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Originally published by Capital Newstop
June 12, 2025
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Education Gets Lion’s Share in 2025/26 Budget as Agriculture Faces Major Cuts
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The education sector has emerged as the biggest winner in the 2025/2026 national budget, with a proposed allocation of Sh702.7 - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The 2025/2026 national budget in Kenya sees the education sector receiving a substantial allocation of Sh702.7 billion, while the agriculture sector faces a 20.1 percent budget cut to Sh47.6 billion.
- The education sector includes Sh387.2 billion for the Teachers Service Commission and funding for various education programs.
- The proposal was presented by John Mbadi, the Treasury Cabinet Secretary, emphasizing the need for investment in education.
- The agricultural budget cuts significantly from Sh60.4 billion, affecting key areas such as fertilizer subsidies and food security.
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