The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has demanded the release of third-term capitation funds ahead of school reopening next week, expressing concern over claims by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi that free education is unsustainable.

• KNUT fears a lack of funds will lead to uneducated individuals engaging in criminal activities.
• Treasury CS John Mbadi cited constrained fiscal resources for potential changes to free education funding, with current rates at Ksh1,420 for primary, Ksh15,042 for junior high, and Ksh22,244 for senior secondary per child.
• President William Ruto debunked Mbadi's claims, assuring Kenyans that free basic education remains a governmental priority and a constitutional right.