Govt Boosts Education Funding, Targets KSh765B Budget — Kindiki

Kindiki noted that the reduction of fees from KSh105,000 to KSh87,000 per year, together with the introduction of a modular curriculum and expansion of training institutions, has increased student enrollment from 297,000 in 2022 to over 718,000 currently. - Kenya breaking news | ..

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The Kenyan government is significantly boosting its education budget, with plans to allocate a historic KSh765 billion in the coming financial year. This move, announced by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, aims to transform the education sector through increased funding, infrastructure development, and expanded access.

The education budget is projected to reach KSh765 billion.
The initiative is led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
Reforms in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) have led to a substantial increase in student enrollment from 297,000 to over 718,000.

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