The fearless second-term lawmaker said the decision to reduce the capitation fee will force many needy students to drop out of school.
MoreThemed “Stimulating Sustainable Economic Recovery for Improved Livelihoods, Job Creation, and Business and Industrial Prosperity in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA),” the budget comes amid growing concerns over rising public debt, cost of living, and economic inequality.
MoreThe proposed national budget for the 2025/2026 Financial Year stands at Ksh 4.239 trillion and is anchored on President William Ruto’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and the broader goals of Vision 2030.
MoreWhile addressing Members of the National Assembly, Mbadi cited January to March as the most challenging fiscal months, with the Treasury having to settle loan obligations and salaries totaling over Ksh 150 billion.
MoreTreasury and Economic Planning CS HJohn Mbadi pronounced himself that treasury was set to release capitation on time, but up to now, most schools and institutions of Higher learning are yet to receive the disbursement.
MoreThis announcement was made during a joint press conference at Stima Plaza in Nairobi, where KenGen Chairman Alfred Agoi and Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga delivered a dummy cheque to the National Treasury and Economic Planning CS John
MoreVice Chair Senator George Mbugua expressed dismay at the Cabinet Secretary’s remarks, calling Mbadi’s absence and lettered recommendation a disservice to the aging petitioners.
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