Mbadi Unveils Sh4.3 Trillion Budget Prioritizing Education and Security

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has unveiled Kenya's Sh4.3 trillion national budget for 2026/27, prioritizing education and national security as the largest recipients of funding. The government plans to significantly boost spending on the education sector, allocating a record Sh784.5 billion for the upcoming financial year, representing the largest recipient of ministerial funding. Meanwhile, St. George's University is expanding its medical training pipeline to address Africa's growing healthcare skills gap, with a focus on increasing physician capacity across the continent. These education-related allocations underscore the government's commitment to human capital development.