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Govt to spend Sh784.5bn on education sector
The Kenyan government plans to significantly boost spending on the education sector, allocating a record Sh784.5 billion for the upcoming financial year. This represents a substantial increase and underscores education as the largest recipient of ministerial funding. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi unveiled Kenya's Sh4.3 trillion national budget for 2026/27, prioritizing education and national security. The European Union and Equity Group Foundation have partnered to broaden access to education and international learning, with plans to send 100 top-performing scholars annually to pursue master's degrees at European universities.
High Court Freezes Appointment of Three KETRACO Directors Pending Hearing
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has halted the duties of three newly appointed members to the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) board, with the court's decision coming pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging their appointments. The High Court issued a temporary injunction freezing their appointment and suspending any resolutions made with their participation. Meanwhile, Kenya's National Treasury is turning to the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) to finance Sh30.9 billion in energy sector projects, including vital upgrades to the national electricity grid, for the fiscal year starting July 1.
