Kenya's State Debt for School Textbooks Rises to Sh7.7bn

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•The debt for school textbooks has risen to Sh7.7 billion as of March 2026.
•The increase in debt is a recurring issue, indicating ongoing financial challenges in managing textbook procurement.
•The debt impacts the availability of textbooks for Kenyan students across various education levels.

What Could Happen If...

▸Kenyan government increases budget allocation for education and textbook procurement The debt could be reduced, improving textbook availability and supporting better learning outcomes for students.

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🏛Government of Kenya

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AFRICADaily Nation (Kenya)Fresh crisis as State debt for school textbooks rises to Sh7.7bn, again

Kenya's government debt for school textbooks has increased again, reaching Sh7.7 billion. This growing debt affects the education sector's ability to provide timely learning materials to students, potentially disrupting education quality and access. The rising debt may also strain government finances and delay textbook distribution nationwide.