Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has raised concerns over the allocation of funds in the proposed 2025/2026 national budget.
Nyoro claimed that a significant portion of the budget has been directed towards less impactful sectors, leaving most crucial segments like education underfunded.
The MP who spoke on Thursday particularly pointed out that the Ministry of Interior and National Administration is slated to get a large share of the budget, arguing that such prioritization overlooks pressing needs in basic service sectors such as education. "While security is important, we cannot ignore the fact that schools lack the resources they need to function effectively," Nyoro said, adding, "The Ministry of Education should be receiving much more to address the urgent infrastructure and resource challenges in learning institutions." According to Nyoro, the budget estimates should be reviewed to redirect more funding toward education, which he described as the backbone of national development.
He expressed disappointment that despite the dire conditions in many schools, the education sector did not receive the attention it deserved in this year's financial budget planning. "This is not just about buildings.
