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The government is set to release the delayed Sh14 billion capitation funds to schools this week, as confirmed by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba.
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Ogamba assured that his ministry is collaborating closely with the Treasury to ensure that the funds are distributed without further delays.
“We are doing everything possible to ensure the balance is paid,” Ogamba said, also urging school leaders not to send students home.
The Cabinet Secretary emphasized that the government, not parents, is responsible for paying the capitation fees.
He added that a team from the Ministry of Education is working with the Treasury to assess available resources for the disbursement.
Additionally, the CS stated that the ministry is developing a long-term solution to ensure timely release of capitation funds in the future, preventing disruptions that have affected schools, teachers, and students.
Originally, schools were to receive Sh28 billion for the first term, but only half of that amount was released on January 30.
The funds, intended for tuition and operational costs, are distributed in three installments: 50% in the first term, 30% in the second, and 20% in the third.
Under the free primary education program, the government allocates Sh1,420 per student, while junior schools receive Sh15,042 per student. Secondary schools are allocated Sh22,244 per student under the free day secondary education program.
Last week, school heads, through the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), threatened to send students home due to the ongoing financial challenges faced by schools.
