Government to ensure disbursement of Sh48bn capitation grants for first term
The Sh48 billion capitation grants will go a long way in supporting the operational needs of schools, such as providing learning materials, improving infrastructure, and covering various administrative expenses.
Education Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba has confirmed the government's commitment to enhancing efficiency in the education sector.
Speaking during the release of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, the CS reiterated that the Ministry of Education is working closely with the National Treasury to ensure the disbursement of Sh48 billion in capitation grants for primary, junior, and secondary schools in Term One of 2025.
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Ogamba emphasised that these funds would be disbursed based on data captured by the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS).
"The Ministry of Education is liaising with the National Treasury to ensure that Sh48 billion capitation grants for our primary, junior and secondary schools levels for term one 2025 are disbursed using the data captured under our National Education Management Information System," Ogamba stated.
He highlighted the importance of maintaining the integrity and smooth execution of national assessments like the KCSE exams.
The use of NEMIS, he noted, would ensure a more streamlined, transparent, and accountable process for the allocation of capitation grants.
This move is part of ongoing efforts to improve the management of school funds and address challenges that have plagued the disbursement process in the past, such as delays and misallocation.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi had said the government is mobilising resources and working closely with the Ministry of Education to ensure money hits the school accounts before the end of this month.
"We are working closely with the Ministry of Education to ensure money is released to schools on time to ensure smooth learning," Mbadi said.
The Sh48 billion capitation grants will go a long way in supporting the operational needs of schools, such as providing learning materials, improving infrastructure, and covering various administrative expenses.
Ogamba's assurance that these funds will be allocated using data-driven methods is expected to foster greater trust and transparency in the education system.
This initiative is part of a broader government strategy to improve the quality and accessibility of education, ultimately supporting students and schools across the country.
Ministry of Education remains focused on ensuring that these financial resources reach schools in a timely and efficient manner, benefitting learners across Kenya.
