Kajiado residents urge MPs to prioritise education in 2026/27 budget
By Faith Lagat, May 14, 2026Kajiado County residents have called on Members of Parliament to prioritise education in the 2026/2027 financial year budget, citing challenges in infrastructure, staffing, and access to learning facilities across the county.
The appeal was made during a public participation forum organised by the National Assembly Committee on Budget and Appropriations on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Don Bosco Catholic Church in Kiserian.
The session was chaired by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and attended by MPs Florence Jematiah, Wanjiku Njuguna, Ntutu Kitilai, George Sunkuyia, and Onesmus Ngogoyo.
Residents from different parts of Kajiado County participated in the forum to present their priorities for consideration in the national budget.
Education emerged as the main area of concern during the discussions, with participants highlighting gaps in school infrastructure and service delivery.
Education infrastructure and access concerns
Participants reported shortages of classrooms and teachers, particularly in special needs education. One resident stated, “Our schools are not disability friendly and we do not have enough teachers, especially teachers trained for special needs learners.”
Others cited poor road networks affecting access to schools, especially in Rongai and surrounding areas, where learners face difficulties during rainy seasons.
“We do not have roads heading to public schools in Rongai, and this continues to affect learners and parents,” another participant said.
Youth representatives also raised concerns over limited ICT infrastructure and skills development opportunities. They called for increased investment in schools, digital hubs, and training centres to address unemployment and improve economic prospects for young people.
Calls for electricity, security and development projects
Residents further highlighted inadequate electricity connectivity across learning institutions, households, and health facilities, noting that many areas still rely on solar power due to limited national grid expansion.
Security concerns were also raised, with calls for the establishment of additional police stations in affected areas to enhance safety and support economic activity.
Dairy farmers and cooperatives requested the establishment of milk cooling plants to reduce post-harvest losses and improve income levels.
Babu Owino assured residents that all submissions would be considered in the budget-making process, noting that public participation remains a constitutional requirement in national planning and resource allocation.