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Governor Abdullswamad Sharrif Nassir directed that the exercise take effect immediately, covering all public and private learning institutions, including primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and vocational training centres across the county.
In a public notice issued on Thursday, the Treasury said the Budget Statement for the new financial year would outline the government’s spending plans and economic priorities for the period beginning July 2026.
Wambua said fuel remains a key driver of the economy and should not be subjected to what he described as excessive taxation due to its central role in production and daily life.
Speaking during a students’ day event at Kagumo High School in Nyeri on Saturday, the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary said the education sector and professional world had undergone a major transformation driven by technology and innovation.
Speaking during Mother’s Day celebrations in Karen, Second Lady Joyce Kithure urged leaders and citizens to support women through economic and social empowerment, saying it strengthens families, education and resilient communities across Kenya.
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.
President William Ruto urged Kenyans to strengthen family values, prioritise parenting and education, during the burial of 93-year-old Mzee Edwin Kipchirchir Koech in Bomet County. He also warned against parental neglect.
Transport CS Davis Chirchir eulogised his late father during a burial in Bomet County, praising his discipline and faith. He thanked President William Ruto and other leaders for their support after the death on 19th.
Samburu MPs led by Naisula Lesuuda have rejected a proposal by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and Public Service Commission to downgrade the county’s hardship classification, warning it could affect teachers and learners.
Ruto said the country had moved away from the economic pressure that marked the period after the Covid-19 shock, describing the current situation as one of recovery and growth.
The Raila Odinga Education Centre, launched in 2016, was established to expand access to learning in Kibra, one of Nairobi’s most densely populated informal settlements. It serves thousands of learners and is equipped with modern classrooms and digital learning facilities.
By June 2024, public debt was estimated at about Sh10.5 trillion, before climbing to more than Sh11.8 trillion by the end of the 2024/2025 financial year, representing nearly 68% of gross domestic product.