Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has urged the government to allocate equal funding to both public and private learning institutions, arguing that all graduates contribute directly to Kenya’s workforce and economic growth.
Speaking at the Gorgeous Technical Institute graduation, Nyoro insisted that free basic education is a constitutional right, not a privilege, and urged the Ministry of Education and the National Treasury to clear pending disbursements so that schools can operate smoothly.
Nyoro also defended the 22,000 shillings annual capitation for senior secondary students, warning against cuts and calling for an increase to match inflation.
Turning to the economy, Nyoro criticised Kenya’s fuel prices, the highest in the region, blaming excessive levies such as the 7 shillings per litre charge introduced last year.