- Thousands of teachers are set to benefit from new funding allocations in the 2026/27 Budget.
- Treasury has allocated billions for intern teachers and their transition to permanent employment.
- The move aims to address teacher shortages and improve learning outcomes.
By Joseph Mambili
The government has allocated KSh 13.1 billion to support teacher recruitment and employment in the 2026/27 financial year as part of efforts to strengthen learning outcomes across the country.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that KSh 4.9 billion has been set aside to convert 20,000 intern teachers into permanent and pensionable employees beginning January 2027.
The government has also allocated KSh 8.2 billion for intern teachers currently serving in schools.
“I propose KSh 4.9 billion for conversion of 20,000 intern teachers into permanent and pensionable from January 2027,” Mbadi said while presenting the budget.
He further stated that the newly recruited 24,000 intern teachers would be converted to permanent and pensionable terms in July 2027.
The allocation comes against the backdrop of increased demand for teachers following the rollout of Competency-Based Education and expansion of Junior Secondary Schools.
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Treasury notes that over the last three years, the government has recruited 100,000 teachers to strengthen teaching capacity and improve learner outcomes.
Education stakeholders say the latest allocation will help reduce staffing shortages while providing greater job security to thousands of teachers serving on internship terms.
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