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July 26, 2025
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DP Kindiki: No plans to cut funds for free primary and secondary Education

DP Kindiki: No plans to cut funds for free primary and secondary Education

DP Kindiki: No plans to cut funds for free primary and secondary Education..

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reassured Kenyans that the government will not cut funding for free primary and secondary education, promising enhanced financing for the critical sector. He affirmed the Kenya Kwanza Administration's commitment to building on past educational reforms and increasing investment in infrastructure and teacher welfare.

  • Over Sh700 billion has been allocated to the education sector this financial year, one of the highest budgetary allocations recently.
  • The administration has employed 76,000 teachers and plans to recruit another 24,000 before year-end, totaling 100,000 new teachers since President Ruto took power in 2022.
  • DP Kindiki defended economic empowerment forums, stating they are for boosting registered groups and their investments, not for individual fund distribution, at the Kanduyi Constituency Economic Empowerment event in Bungoma County.

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