Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has called on the government to ensure that every Kenyan child can access secondary school education without fees, describing education as a national priority that should not be influenced by politics.
Speaking at a public forum in Mombasa on Thursday, Nyoro suggested the creation of a national fund to support day secondary education across the country, including meals for students.
“This is about Kenya’s future. Education must be free, accessible, and protected from politics,” he said.
He proposed that Sh10 billion be drawn from the Constituency Development Fund, another Sh10 billion contributed by counties through deductions from their equitable share, and additional resources provided by the Ministry of Education.
Nyoro estimated that about Sh30 billion would be needed each year to make secondary education completely free, noting that careful management of existing funds could cover the cost.
The MP cautioned against relying on constituency-level education initiatives, arguing that they create unequal opportunities, and advocated for a uniform national approach to guarantee fairness for all learners regardless of location.
Nyoro also expressed concerns over plans to sell the Government of Kenya’s 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, pointing out that the company is undervalued on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
He cited recent local and international acquisitions where companies were sold at prices far above their market value, stressing that official share prices often do not reflect the full worth of strategic assets.
Nyoro recommended that the Safaricom stake be sold through a competitive international process, saying this would likely attract higher bids and prevent Kenya from losing billions.
According to him, the additional revenue could be redirected to essential areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
“This is not about politics, but about safeguarding Kenya’s wealth and investing in our future,” he said.
