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State to release Sh48.8 billion for school capitation next week - Mbadi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

According to CS Mbadi, the disbursement had been delayed due to the country's ongoing debt challenges.

State given 7-day ultimatum to disburse capitation funds to schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers has warned that failure to release the funds within the given period will prompt teachers to go on...

Secondary school heads warn of worsening financial crisis as capitation funds from state remain in limbo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Kuria explained that boarding schools, which typically rely on fees from new Form One students, are now struggling to sustain operations.

Government to ensure disbursement of Sh48bn capitation grants for first term
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 09, 2025

The Sh48 billion capitation grants will go a long way in supporting the operational needs of schools, such as providing learning materials, improving...

Lobby group slams govt’s ill-preparedness for Grade 9 transition in 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

The group has expressed concern that without urgent interventions, the government’s mishandling of the transition could leave students ill-prepared an...

Parliament demands action on state's inadequate funding to schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

On Saturday, the Ministry of Education confirmed that capitation funds had not yet been disbursed.

Kenya’s 2024 academic year marred by multiple crises
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 27, 2024

A primary challenge was the delayed release of capitation funds, which is critical for the operation of public schools.

Public schools strain as Treasury fails to release Sh59 billion capitation funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2024

Secondary schools have borne the brunt of these deficits, consistently falling short of their per-student allocation.

State to invest Sh74 billion in school, college upgrades by June 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2024

According to the Ministry, the initiative will support both Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and basic education.

MPs to grill school principals over alleged misuse of public funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2024

The summons, driven by alarming findings in Auditor General Nancy Gathungu's reports, marks the start of a comprehensive probe into financial miscondu...

State releases Sh22bn capitation for schools ahead of teachers' strike
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 24, 2024

According to the statement issued by Ogamba on Friday, August 23, 2024, the government has released  Sh 21,879,307,912.48 as a capitation for students...

MPs to investigate early school reporting times amid health, academic concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2024

Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Aburi raised concerns about a troubling trend where students are required to wake up as early as 5 am to catch schoo...

Govt funding for university research projects drops by Sh1.5 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2024

Higher Education and Research Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala attributed the sharp reduction to underutilisation of the annual allocation by re...

State urges patience from secondary school heads over delayed capitation funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 27, 2024

The DP said the government is facing financial challenges but efforts are underway to the resources to facilitate smooth running of operations.

Machogu announces June disbursement of second term capitation for schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 07, 2024

The money is distributed to schools in three quarters each year, with the first term receiving 50 per cent the second term 30 per cent, and the third...

Relief for schools as state releases Sh30.5bn capitation funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 27, 2024

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers had given the government seven days to release all the capitation funds owned to public schools.

Teachers issue strike notice over delayed school capitation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 21, 2024

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori said the government has seven days to release the funds estimated to be a total of Sh54 billion, failure to whic...

Public secondary schools to receive capitation funds from next week - state
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 18, 2024

The government has allocated Sh65 billion for free secondary education capitation, with 25 per cent of this amount set to be released immediately.

Teachers face sack over sending learners home for fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 01, 2024

The DP said the government has disbursed capitation funds to schools, and no teacher should send a student home for any reason.

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