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Ruto announced that 88,934 beneficiaries who properly utilised their first allocation will shortly receive a second tranche of Sh25,000, raising the total amount each entrepreneur receives under the programme to Sh50,000.
The association says that by the second term of 2026, schools had received only 56 per cent of the funds expected for the year, leaving institutions with a funding gap equivalent to 24 per cent of the annual allocation per learner. The government currently provides Sh22,244 per student each year.
Mdivo noted that the illegal supply chains are often controlled by cartels who not only compromise safety but also exploit households financially. According to her, families connected through such networks end up paying far more for poor and unstable electricity.
Current performance-monitoring systems are also under scrutiny. While the National Treasury sets key performance indicators and targets, the World Bank says these benchmarks are not in line with private sector standards, meaning SOEs do not face meaningful financial consequences for underperformance.