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DP Kindiki dismisses critics of the education funding model, citing a KES 41 billion HELB allocation and promising stability during a Mt Kenya tour.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has come out swinging against critics of the government’s education funding model. In a fiery tour of the Mount Kenya region, Kindiki dismissed allegations of a crisis, asserting that the administration is pumping billions into the system to ensure no child is left behind.
Speaking to crowds in Nakuru, Laikipia, and Embu, the DP did not mince his words. He scoffed at the "prophets of doom" who claim the education sector is collapsing under debt and delayed capitation. Instead, he presented a scorecard of success, highlighting the increase in the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) allocation from KES 39 billion to KES 41 billion. For Kindiki, the government’s record speaks louder than the noise of the opposition.
The "So What?" is the disconnect between government rhetoric and the reality on the ground. While Kindiki cites billions, headteachers across the country are crying out over delayed funds and operational paralysis. Kindiki’s defense is a strategic attempt to quell the rising anger among parents and stakeholders who feel the pinch of a strained system. He insists that the delays are teething problems of a new, more equitable model, not signs of failure.
"We are committed to ensuring that all eligible students receive the necessary financial support," Kindiki declared. He framed the government's efforts as a deliberate revolution to fix a broken system, asking for patience and trust. By camping in the President’s backyard, he is also shoring up political support, ensuring that the grumbling about school fees does not mutate into a full-blown political revolt.
"Take heart... I heard somebody saying that the empowerment programs are meaningless," he challenged. It is a classic political defense: attack the attacker. Kindiki is trying to control the narrative, painting the government as a hardworking reformist battling saboteurs.
As schools struggle to keep the lights on, Kindiki’s words offer hope, but they must be backed by cash. The cheque is in the mail, he says. The country is waiting to see if it clears.
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