school capitation funding Stories

Sh43.4 billion budget shortfall threatens Kenya's free education programme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 21, 2025

More than 982,197 secondary school students under the Free Secondary Education (FSE) programme face uncertainty due to a Sh21.85 billion funding gap,...

Public secondary schools on brink of closure as state fails to meet funding commitments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

A report by the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) has revealed that the government is allocating only Sh10,000 per student annually,...

Principals sound alarm over delayed capitation funds for schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

According to PS Kipsang, the total allocation for secondary schools in the first term stands at Sh28 billion.

CS Ogamba: Schools should not send children home over fee arrears, funds are on the way
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

According to the CS, the Treasury released Sh19 billion on Thursday, with an additional Sh15 billion which was to be disbursed on Friday.

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 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...

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.

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...

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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