- Ndindi Nyoro wants secondary education to be made fully free across Kenya
- He proposes a national fund to support day secondary schools and meals
- The MP warns against unequal, constituency-based education programs
- Nyoro pledges to scrap primary school fees in Kiharu from next term
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has renewed calls for Kenya to roll out completely free secondary education, saying learning should never depend on politics or a child’s background.
Speaking at a public forum, Nyoro said education is a national priority that must be protected and made accessible to every learner, regardless of where they come from.
To support the plan, the lawmaker suggested the creation of a national secondary education fund aimed mainly at day schools.
Under his proposal, KSh10 billion would come from Constituency Development Funds, another KSh10 billion from county governments through their equitable share, with extra support provided by the national government through the Ministry of Education. The fund would also cover school meals.
Nyoro argued that Kenya needs about KSh15 billion each year to fully finance free secondary education, saying the amount is manageable if existing resources are used wisely.
The MP raised concern over education initiatives run at the constituency level, warning that they may widen gaps between learners in different regions.
He instead pushed for a single national system that treats all children equally and guarantees the same level of support countrywide.
Nyoro said Kiharu Constituency will act as a test case for the broader vision.
He announced that all primary school fees in the constituency will be waived starting the second term, describing the move as a step toward fully free basic education nationwide.
“What we started in Kiharu, where learners paid only KSh500 per term, is the path to total free education, beginning with day secondary schools,” he said.
Beyond education, Nyoro also weighed in on plans to sell the government’s 15 per cent stake in Safaricom.
He warned that selling the shares at current Nairobi Securities Exchange prices could shortchange the country, arguing that the telecom firm is undervalued.
The MP pointed to recent local and international deals where companies were bought at prices far above market value, saying trading prices do not always reflect true worth.
He urged the government to use an international bidding process for the Safaricom stake, saying it would attract better offers and prevent Kenya from losing billions.
According to Nyoro, the proceeds from a well-structured sale could be invested in key sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
“This is not about politics,” he said. “It is about protecting Kenya’s wealth and securing our future.”
