Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, on Thursday, June 12, presented the 2025/26 Ksh4.29 trillion budget, allocating a total of Ksh702.7 billion to the education sector.
This accounts for about 28 per cent of the total budget, underscoring the sector's crucial role in driving economic growth. "The education sector plays a vital role in economic development by enhancing human capital, driving innovation, and improving productivity," he stated. "To this end, the government continues to invest in education to raise learning outcomes and ensure equal opportunity for all.
I have proposed a total of Ksh702.7 billion to the education sector, which is almost 28 per cent of our entire budget." Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi (holding the Budget briefcase), flanked by Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo (second left) and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge (far left), ahead of the Budget reading in Parliament on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Photo Parliament of Kenya The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is among the institutions that received an increased allocation, from Ksh35 billion last year to Ksh41.5 billion in the current financial year.
