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The National Youth Service has been allocated Sh12.5 billion, while the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme will receive Sh4.9 billion. The Youth Employment Support Programme has been set at Sh1.6 billion, and Film Development Services will get Sh1 billion.
School unrest has remained a recurring challenge in many institutions, with some schools reporting cases of arson, destruction of property and confrontations between students and school administrations.
The Head of State stressed that education gaps inherited in 2022 required urgent correction, pointing to shortages in staffing, learning spaces, and funding challenges that had slowed delivery across the country.
According to the CS, the budget-making process was designed to ensure that public views were not only collected but also considered before final decisions were made.
Established under Article 228 of the Constitution, the Office of the Controller of Budget oversees the implementation of budgets by both levels of government and authorises withdrawals from public funds.
The disclosure comes months after teachers were moved from a privately managed medical insurance arrangement to SHA, a transition that has continued to attract criticism over increased costs and reduced benefits.
The Interior CS said it was wrong for leaders to assign blame while probes into the fire that claimed 16 students are still ongoing, warning that such remarks risk interfering with investigations and misleading the public.
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.
The issue of costly uniforms was also highlighted by President William Ruto while opening the conference, where he challenged delegates to address barriers preventing children from poor families from accessing education.
The Commission also acknowledged the exit of Leila Ali Abdi, noting that her service as Vice Chairperson had officially come to an end upon completion of her term.
The Teachers Service Commission told lawmakers that the missing allocation is among the major challenges affecting its budget and could disrupt school administration while worsening welfare concerns for teachers already in acting roles.
The Teachers Service Commission said the three insurance packages form a core part of teacher welfare, ensuring financial protection in cases of death, injury, or occupational illness.