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February 28, 2026
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House committee wants additional Sh284 billion for the education sector

House committee wants additional Sh284 billion for the education sector

MPs are sounding the alarm over a massive Sh284 billion funding hole...

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The National Assembly Education Committee has recommended an additional Sh284 billion for the education sector to address significant funding deficits across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.

  • This increased allocation is crucial to cover deficits for learners in primary and junior schools, fund university scholarships and loans, settle university pending bills, and cover teachers' medical cover and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
  • The committee, chaired by Julius Melly, warns that the current proposed budget risks crippling key educational sectors.
  • Specifically, there are identified funding gaps totaling Sh8.6 billion for primary education capitation and Sh23.5 billion for senior school capitation, among other critical areas.

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