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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...

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...

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.

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...

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