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.