Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has raised concerns over the allocation of funds in the proposed 2025/2026 national budget.
Nyoro claimed that a significant portion of the budget has been directed towards less impactful sectors, leaving most crucial segments like education underfunded.
The MP who spoke on Thursday particularly pointed out that the Ministry of Interior and National Administration is slated to get a large share of the budget, arguing that such prioritization overlooks pressing needs in basic service sectors such as education.
“While security is important, we cannot ignore the fact that schools lack the resources they need to function effectively,” Nyoro said, adding, “The Ministry of Education should be receiving much more to address the urgent infrastructure and resource challenges in learning institutions.”
According to Nyoro, the budget estimates should be reviewed to redirect more funding toward education, which he described as the backbone of national development.
He expressed disappointment that despite the dire conditions in many schools, the education sector did not receive the attention it deserved in this year’s financial budget planning.
“This is not just about buildings. It’s about access to learning materials, safe environments for students, and enough teachers. The future of this country depends on how we educate our children,” he emphasized.
Nyoro further noted that during his recent tour of his Constituency, he observed that some secondary schools and vocational institutions in the region still lack basic infrastructure such as classrooms and laboratories.
He downplayed the government’s tendency to focus more on flagship infrastructure projects while education and other human-centered sectors continue to lag behind.
“When schools don’t have enough desks or even chalk, while billions are being spent elsewhere, that’s a misalignment of priorities,” he stated.
In the 2024/2025 fiscal year, the education sector got the lion’s share of Sh656.6 billion, with Nyoro fearing in the next financial year, the sector may get less funding.
The legislator also cautioned the government against aggressively pursuing foreign loans, saying that overreliance on borrowing could plunge the country into a debt trap with long-term negative consequences.
He added that unless the government shifts focus to strategic investments in sectors like education, Kenya risks weakening its human capital base and widening the inequality gap.
Nyoro made the remarks while officiating the launch of new facilities aimed at enhancing education at the newly established Gikuu Primary and Secondary School.
Meanwhile, the MP lauded the ongoing process of factoring stipends for village elders, saying their contributions have helped to beef up security at the grassroots.
“Now that the process of regularization of Village Elders is almost complete, we must allocate enough resources immediately to facilitate the great work done by village elders in enhancing the fabric of administration and security. They’ve been working for our country while funding their operations out of their own pocket and it’s time we recognize their dedication and efforts through payment of a monthly stipend,” he added.
By Bernard Munyao and Catherine Kamunyo
