Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has presented key government achievements in education and healthcare amid the ongoing national dialogue on Vision 2060.
Speaking on August 12, 2026, Kindiki emphasized the government's efforts to stabilise the education curriculum and enhance smooth transitions across learning levels.
Education Sector Advances
- Education budget increased from Ksh500 billion in 2022 to Ksh784 billion in 2026.
- University funding rose from Ksh42 billion to Ksh82 billion during the same period.
- Scholarship allocations for university students grew from Ksh17 billion to Ksh41 billion.
- 100,000 new teachers recruited and 23,000 classrooms constructed under the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Kindiki also highlighted ongoing reforms to university funding aimed at ensuring all qualified students receive full financial support regardless of their background, with related legislation currently before Parliament.
Expansion of Healthcare Coverage
On healthcare, the Deputy President noted a significant increase in public medical insurance coverage, from 8 million beneficiaries under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to 32.2 million under the new system.
The government is prioritising modernisation of medical equipment, improved drug supply chains, and enhanced motivation for health workers to strengthen Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Infrastructure and National Development
Kindiki also reaffirmed the government's commitment to ongoing infrastructure projects, including road construction, as part of broader development goals.
Warning Against Policy Disruption
Addressing leaders, Kindiki cautioned against politicising development initiatives, describing frequent policy shifts as a major obstacle to Kenya’s long-term progress.
He urged political actors to prioritise national interests over personal ambitions and to maintain continuity in government projects to avoid undermining the country’s foundations.
