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The directive comes against a backdrop of repeated unrest in schools, with incidents of student strikes, destruction of property, arson attacks and sudden closures disrupting learning in several counties.
For the FY2024/2025 period, the ministry received about Sh628.6 billion, while the FY2025/2026 proposal has risen to about Sh656.6 billion, reflecting increased spending across key education programmes.
Governance commentator Abdulahi Alas further stated that some political systems operate through “anointment by hired elders” rather than open competition, saying this has strengthened elite control while limiting opportunities for qualified leaders.
TSC acting CEO Evaleen Mitei said the proposed framework is intended to reshape the registration process for teachers and ensure that future applicants meet standards that match current education demands.
According to the audit findings, the college recorded spending on goods and services amounting to Sh15,691,282, with Sh5,948,284 processed through cash transactions that went beyond the allowed threshold of Sh50,000 per item per year under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020.
President William Ruto defended the government’s education infrastructure expansion at the National Education Conference in Naivasha, citing funding increases and the shift to Competency-Based Education, while announcing an audit that found ghost learners and schools.
Ruto said the government was determined to seal loopholes that had allowed misuse of education funds for years.
The report reveals that KU recorded a deficit of Sh370.9 million during the year under review, extending a pattern of losses that raises questions about its financial stability.
St. John’s Teachers Training College, Kilimambogo, was flagged in an Auditor-General report for weak controls, procurement breaches, unresolved queries and other governance lapses, before the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee.
Murang’a Teachers Training College has told MPs it is addressing Auditor-General concerns over land and biological asset valuation, budget under-absorption, and allowances paid without legal backing, before the National Assembly committee for the FY ending June 30, 2025.
Applicants have been advised to safely keep their payment reference numbers, which will be required for any future revisions or follow-ups during the placement process.
Figures from the 2025 National Assessment Insights show that the cohort that started Grade 3 in 2019 had 1.28 million learners. By the time they reached Grade 9 in 2025, the number had reduced to 1.13 million. This represents an 88.17 per cent retention rate, meaning 151,691 learners dropped out before completing junior school.
Speaking on Monday during a Radio Generation interview, Ayeni said the organisation, founded in 2002, aims to strengthen human capital development and support young people in driving social and economic transformation.
In recent days, Junior Secondary School teachers staged demonstrations across the country, demanding that all interns be confirmed immediately, alongside publication of a clear plan showing timelines for absorption.
The Auditor General’s report for the year ended June 30, 2025, details how unknown private parties moved into the university’s land in Njoro and planted maize and wheat without a valid agreement, before later failing to comply with a profit-sharing understanding, resulting in a loss of Sh24,189,987 for the institution.
Education experts say the increase reflects continued government focus on early childhood education, alongside community-driven efforts that have encouraged parents to take children to school earlier. Programmes targeting girls have also helped reduce barriers that once kept many out of class.
According to the ministry, the fee increase was linked to a 2025/26 budget approved by the board that included items it described as unnecessary and unrealistic, which raised the cost burden on parents.
Bitok explained that the capitation funds are already disbursed in two main accounts based on enrolment data from the National Education Management Information System as of November 25, 2024.
At the University of Nairobi, government funding reduced from Sh2.44 billion in 2023/2024 to Sh947.8 million in 2024/2025, before falling further to Sh534.79 million in 2025/2026.
According to the Auditor-General, Sh74,721,240 was disbursed to 452 students enrolled in various TVET institutions. However, the audit raised concerns over the absence of clear records confirming how the beneficiaries were verified before receiving the funds.
The regulator said the programme had initially started as a donor-funded initiative meant to offer free skills training to young people, but was later taken over by a Community Based Organization that began charging fees.
KNUT Deputy SG Hesbon Otieno Agola says delayed capitation and unpaid balances are leaving public schools with accumulating supplier debts. He argues new allocations often clear arrears rather than fund learning activities.
This comes days after Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba acknowledged that the government is facing a Sh4.7 billion funding deficit needed to settle pending bills for examiners, supervisors, invigilators and other contracted staff under the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
CCTV technician James Githinji explained that he replaced the Digital Video Recorder, installed a new hard disk, changed five cameras and restored the power supply. The upgrades brought back all 11 cameras within the compound, though coverage remained limited to selected areas.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS)on Friday, April 24, told Kenyans who scored Grade E in their KCSE between 2000 and 2025 that qualify to apply for government-sponsored courses.
The disputed document, which has been widely shared online, was designed to resemble an official press statement from the Ministry of Education. It purported to address payment delays affecting supervisors, invigilators, security officers and other contracted professionals engaged in the administration and marking of national examinations.
In a brief statement released on Wednesday, April 22, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) rejected the claims contained in the widely shared posters, saying they did not originate from the commission.
According to Bitok secondary schools have been hit hardest, with a shortfall of Sh76,995,346,067. Junior secondary schools follow with Sh31,981,877,799, while primary schools face a deficit of Sh14,048,116,230. Secondary special needs education also recorded a gap of Sh67,117,182.
At the same time, KMTC has announced that requests for deferment of studies, change of course, and campus transfers will now be handled strictly through its online admissions system, marking a full shift to digital processing.
The Nursing Council of Kenya has warned that Northlands International Medical Training College is purporting to offer nursing courses without NCK accreditation, making the programmes unrecognized for professional practice. NCK urges verification before enrolment.