Ruto Approves Ksh 24.2B Supplementary Budget to Cover Teachers’ Salary Shortfalls, Medical Cover

President William Ruto approved a supplementary budget of Ksh 24.2 billion for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to cover salary shortfalls and health insurance. This budget also includes Ksh 3 billion to settle pending medical bills for teachers and Ksh 4.1 billion for the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). Additionally, Ksh 4 billion is allocated to the health sector to clear pending bills under the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).