The Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP), Ndindi Nyoro, has proposed pooling NG-CDF funds with national government education funds to make senior secondary school free.

Speaking on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Nyoro highlighted the government allocation of CDF funds, noting that governors and members of parliament could play a role in the allocation.

“In Kenya, you know, we have NGCDF, the CDF. We have money that goes to our governors, called equitable share, and then we have the national government. All of us participate in education matters,” Ndindi said.

In his proposal, the Kiharu MP explained that, of the four million learners in senior secondary schools, the government will require at least Ksh30 billion to make the education free.

“So my proposal has been very simple. Kenya has got three to four million learners in its senior secondary schools. We require only 30 billion Kenya shillings to make education in the senior secondary schools free and totally free, including the lunch programme,” he added.

On his part, Nyoro explained that out of the funds received at the constituency level, the country should get at least Ksh30 million from each constituency to run the free education programme.

“And I am proposing that out of the money that we get at the constituency level called CDF, the country get 10 billion shillings from there. That is 30 million Kenyan shillings from every constituency, including Kiharu.  So we will have 10 billion shillings from CDF,” he explained.

Ndindi warning to the govt

His remarks come just a few weeks after he came out and criticised the government over what he describes as insufficient funding for Kenya’s basic education, calling for a clear and honest discussion on the allocation of resources to schools.

In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Ndindi Nyoro warned that the current funding system leaves schools under-resourced and struggling to meet basic operational needs.

“Capitation and education funding: We must have a deliberate, concise and honest discussion in Kenya regarding the funding of Free Basic Education. Human Capital is the most important resource in Kenya. Basic Education is the Foundation. We thank all Kenyans who spoke against the regressive plans to increase School Fees” Nyoro stated.

Decline in education quality

The legislator warned that the lack of clarity and insufficient funding result in schools being perpetually in debt and contribute to a decline in the quality of education across the country.

He called for reforms to ensure adequate funding for all learners and urged the government to address issues affecting the teaching and learning environment.

“All this confusion adds up to several undesirable outcomes – Schools are perpetually in debt and generally lowering the quality of Education. Lastly, our brothers and Sisters serving as JSS Interns must be confirmed into Permanent and Pensionable terms.
We are African, and Africa is our Business.” Ndindi Nyoro.

Ndindi Nyoro warned that continued underfunding could compromise learning outcomes and the welfare of students.