The Kenyan government has allocated a record Sh784.5 billion to the education sector for the 2026/27 financial year, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi refuting claims of budget cuts.

• The education sector will receive 26.5% of the ministerial budget, an increase from 24.5% in 2021/22.
• Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi emphasized that the funding demonstrates the government's commitment to education.
• A significant portion, Sh424 billion, is earmarked for Teachers Service Commission (TSC) salaries, supporting the recruitment of 116,000 teachers by 2027.