President William Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to free basic education amid allegations from his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, of misappropriating education funds.

• Ksh1 billion allocated to Nairobi MPs to address classroom overcrowding.
• Significant hires include 76,000 teachers in two years, with plans for an additional 24,000 by January.
• Controversial capitation cuts now set at Ksh16,900 per secondary school child, down from Ksh22,244.