Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius Bitok has urgently appealed to Members of Parliament for Sh66 billion in a supplementary budget to address immediate funding needs in the education sector.

• The requested Sh66 billion is crucial for paying Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) exam supervisors, funding capitation grants to public schools, and supporting school feeding programs in ASAL counties.
• Key figures involved include Principal Secretary Julius Bitok and the Departmental Committee on Education.
• The appeal comes amid delays in payments to contracted professionals for the 2025 National Examinations, with a Ministry statement acknowledging budgetary constraints.