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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has emphasized the need for prudent management of public funds allocated to schools, announcing that the government will strengthen its school auditing systems to ensure accountability.
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Speaking during the first National Retreat of Public Universities Councils in Mombasa, Ogamba noted that the Ministry of Education will receive Sh702.7 billion in the 2025/2026 budget—almost 28% of the total Sh4.239 trillion national budget—surpassing the UNESCO-recommended 20% allocation.
“We’ll make every effort to ensure these resources are used effectively to benefit as many students as possible,” he said.
Ogamba stated that any school head found to have misused funds will be held accountable based on audit findings.
Of the total education allocation, the Teachers Service Commission will get Sh387.2 billion, with Sh7.2 billion designated for hiring 24,000 intern teachers in the first quarter of the financial year.
The government has also allocated Sh5.9 billion for national exams, Sh3 billion for the School Feeding Programme, and Sh7 billion for Free Primary Education.
The CS assured the public that the school feeding budget remains intact, especially for learners in ASAL regions and informal settlements.
He also welcomed a High Court ruling that declared additional school levies illegal, warning that principals and headteachers charging unauthorized fees will face legal consequences.
“The court ruling supports our stance—education is free and funded, and no extra charges should be imposed on parents,” Ogamba said.
