President Ruto signs Supplementary Appropriation Bill into law
The Bill allocates Sh18 billion to the Teachers Service Commission to address insurance shortfalls, teacher promotions, and personnel emolument deficits.
President William Ruto on Tuesday signed into law the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 8 of 2025), marking a major boost for the education sector.
The Bill allocates Sh18 billion to the Teachers Service Commission to address insurance shortfalls, teacher promotions, and personnel emolument deficits.
Additionally, Sh16 billion is set aside for universities, with Sh4.2 billion dedicated to implementing the Universities Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The Bill also provides Sh8 billion for Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Sh600 million for the School Feeding Programme.
These allocations as said by President William Ruto aim to strengthen education reforms and improve learning outcomes across Kenya.
The Bill was passed by the National Assembly on March 14, 2025, and includes a range of measures to address funding gaps in several sectors.
Speaking at State House, Nairobi after signing the Bill into law, President Ruto highlighted the government's commitment to enhancing education and other critical sectors.
"We have made available additional resources to facilitate ongoing reforms in the education sector. This funding will ensure a more robust and equitable education system for all Kenyan students,” he said.
The Bill’s education-related provisions are aimed at improving the quality of education and supporting the professional development of teachers.
With a focus on promoting a skilled workforce, the allocation to TVETs is expected to enhance technical training and ensure that Kenya's youth are equipped with practical skills to meet the demands of the modern job market.
Moreover, the funding for the School Feeding Programme is set to support better health and nutrition for children, which is seen as vital for improving school attendance and performance.
Alongside the education sector, the Bill allocates additional funds to other key sectors, including healthcare, security, and infrastructure.
In healthcare, Sh1.5 billion is set aside for recapitalizing the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), while Sh3 billion is earmarked for the Primary Healthcare Fund.
The security sector also benefits from an additional Sh7.5 billion, which includes Sh5 billion to address insurance shortfalls for police officers.
The Bill also provides Sh6.6 billion for the subsidized fertilizer programme and Sh1.2 billion for the development of county aggregation and industrial parks.
There is a further allocation of Sh3.7 billion for the Equalization Fund and Sh370 million for the settlement of the landless.
Additionally, Sh1 billion is set aside for the Thwake Dam project, and Sh700 million is allocated to New KCC for milk mop-up operations.
In addition, President Ruto expressed optimism about the positive impact these allocations would have on the country’s development, especially in education.
"We are committed to expanding economic opportunities and fostering sustainable partnerships, and these agreements will go a long way in ensuring mutual prosperity," he added.
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