Capitation Funds Stories
The failure to release the remaining funds has disrupted learning and forced institutions to operate under tight financial strain, despite continuing...
The revelations emerged during a heated National Assembly debate, where MPs accused education officials of running a widespread scheme that exploits s...
Sh1.37 billion has been disbursed for Free Primary Education, Sh8.9 billion for Free Day Junior School Education, Sh118 million for Junior School Spec...
The Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) has warned that if the funds are not released soon, schools may be forced to send learners home...
Principals now say the delay has left institutions cash-strapped, forcing some to withhold pay for non-teaching staff and dodge creditors.
KNUT Deputy Secretary General Hesbon Otieno urged the government to ensure the timely release of 30 per cent of the capitation funds allocated for the...
The session saw the MPs suspending all other businesses and threatening to boycott the sitting in protest over the delays.
MPs have now called for honesty in government budgeting and policy formulation to prevent recurring financial crises in the education sector.
Senators want the government to establish a long-term strategy to prevent further funding delays as schools face mounting arrears of Sh67 billion.
The principals have urged the Ministry of Education to resolve the issue urgently to ensure smooth operations in schools.
According to the CS, the Treasury released Sh19 billion on Thursday, with an additional Sh15 billion which was to be disbursed on Friday.
According to CS Mbadi, the disbursement had been delayed due to the country's ongoing debt challenges.
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...
The Sh48 billion capitation grants will go a long way in supporting the operational needs of schools, such as providing learning materials, improving...
A primary challenge was the delayed release of capitation funds, which is critical for the operation of public schools.
According to the Ministry, the initiative will support both Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and basic education.
The DP said the government is facing financial challenges but efforts are underway to the resources to facilitate smooth running of operations.
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers had given the government seven days to release all the capitation funds owned to public schools.
