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Free education takes a hit as funds slashed, exam fees return

Treasury CS John Mbadi before the Senate's Finance Committee to deliberate on matters of 2025 Budget Policy Statement at County Hall, Parliament, Nairobi. March 18th, 2025. (Elvis Ogina, Standard)

The free education programme on Thursday took a major hit in the national budget, with a Sh5.9 billion cut, and a new plan to reintroduce examination fees for parents starting next year.

The Treasury on Thursday slashed Sh5.9 billion that had been allocated for free education programmes in the coming year.

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