National Schools are facing increased scrutiny over their financial management after the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education raised concerns over textbook distribution, long-standing fee arrears and unauthorised borrowing from commercial banks. Some national schools had received hundreds of textbooks beyond their requirements, while others, particularly those in marginalized areas, continued to
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended his earlier position on the criteria used in the placement of students in national schools, a stance that has sparked widespread debate. Speaking during a press conference in Nyeri County on Friday, January 9, 2026, Gachagua fired back at critics who have accused him of making tribal remarks