Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that the government has released Ksh702 billion to the Ministry of Education to finance teachers’ salaries and facilitate school capitations across primary, secondary, colleges, and universities.
Speaking during the inaugural graduation ceremony at Murang’a Technical Training Institute on August 28, 2025, Kindiki said the allocation reaffirms the government’s strong commitment to the education sector. He noted that education takes up the largest share of the national budget, accounting for nearly one-third of all government spending.
“Out of 22 ministries, education alone takes 30 per cent. We are spending nearly a third of all the resources in Kenya to fund education,” Kindiki said. “This is not a small investment. If anyone has doubts about where the government places education, look at the budget.”
The Ksh702 billion allocation comes amid concerns from stakeholders over delayed capitation grants, strained university finances, and underfunded school programmes.
According to Kindiki, the investment underscores the government’s view of education as an essential driver of national development and human capital, not just a budgetary cost. He said the funds will ensure that every Kenyan child has access to quality and sustainable education from primary school to tertiary institutions.
The announcement reaffirms the government’s pledge to strengthen confidence in the education sector and safeguard the future of millions of learners.
By Mercy Kokwon
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