secondary schools Stories

2025 marks a historic shift with no Form One intake after 39 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

KESSHA national chairperson Willy Kuria expressed concern about the financial shortfall in secondary schools.

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.

Schools heads warn of early closures due to delayed funding ahead of KCSE exam
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2024

He also noted that if the remaining funds are not released, staff employed by the schools will be forced to go on long holidays without pay.

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.

Secondary school at Isiolo-Meru border grapples with strained facilities
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 28, 2024

The institution, like many others in Isiolo, does not have a title deed putting its 10-acre land at the risk of being grabbed as defrauders salivate f...

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.