Hard truths.
The debate comes after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga proposed transferring the management of primary and secondary education to counties to reduce bureaucracy and bring services closer to citizens.
Many students say they are yet to receive allocations despite the Ministry of Education releasing Sh9.46 billion through HELB on Tuesday to cater for 309,178 university students across the country.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba confirmed on Tuesday, 19 August, that Sh5.76 billion of the funds would cover tuition fees
Knut Secretary General Oyuu described the agreement with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) as a fair outcome given the economic situation
The teachers are demanding that junior schools be recognised as a distinct tier, separate from both primary and senior schools
The audit further revealed that six universities recorded operating deficits totaling Sh3.2 billion, meaning their expenditures exceeded revenue.
According to the report, 125 constituencies claimed to have assisted thousands of students, but have failed to provide proof of these payments.
The NG-CDF, designed to channel resources directly to constituencies, supports grassroots initiatives such as school construction, security infrastructure, and bursaries for students from needy families.
The union is demanding that salaries for June and July 2025 be paid according to the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement rates
Parliament announced that the Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga, had reviewed and adopted the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (General) Regulations, 2025
According to the report, counties collectively received Sh11.12 billion for bursaries and scholarships but spent only Sh9.8 billion, leaving an unspent balance of Sh1.3 billion.