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August 6, 2026
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MPs begins scrutiny of bills proposing sweeping education sector reforms

MPs begins scrutiny of bills  proposing sweeping education sector reforms

Lawmakers are examining whether the proposed laws align with the existing legal framework and their potential financial implications...

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The National Assembly's Committee on Education has commenced a thorough review of several proposed Bills designed to overhaul Kenya's education sector, aligning with recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform.

  • The primary focus is the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, which aims to merge HELB, the Universities Fund, and the TVET Funding Board into a single entity, the Tertiary Education Funding Authority (TEFA).
  • Key figures involved include Committee Chairperson Tinderet MP Julius Melly and Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba.
  • Other reviewed Bills include amendments to the Basic Education Act, the Kenya National Educational Assessment Council (Amendment) Bill, and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (Amendment) Bill, all targeting improved governance and efficiency.

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MPs Begin Scrutiny of Bills Proposing Sweeping Education Sector Reforms - August 2026

The National Assembly's Committee on Education has commenced a thorough review of several proposed Bills to overhaul Kenya's education sector, aligning with recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform. Parliament is also reviewing legislation to overhaul university and college funding following President William Ruto's directive to make public tertiary education free. Meanwhile, HELB has opened applications for its 2026/27 Jielimishe Loan, offering up to Ksh600,000 for salaried learners.

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