Students in public schools across Kenya could face learning disruption starting next week due to delays in government funding.
School heads have raised concerns after the government failed to release the necessary capitation funds for second term operations. The Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) says the delay has left many schools struggling with debts and unable to pay for essential services.
Speaking to the media on May 3, school leaders explained that the lack of funding is affecting key operations such as maintenance and service delivery. One teacher noted that delays in paying suppliers have led to challenges in getting timely deliveries.
“Such delays affect how schools run and even impact students’ performance,” said one head teacher. “We urge the government to release the funds without further delays.”
The concerns come shortly after Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that Ksh21 billion in capitation would be released next week. Speaking at the Naivasha Education Conference on May 2, he said the funds would help schools manage the second term, which began earlier this week.
Ogamba explained that the delays were due to limited government resources, despite education receiving about 30% of the national budget.
He also warned school heads against introducing any extra fees, stressing that the Ministry does not allow additional charges outside official guidelines.
The funding delay adds pressure on public schools as they continue to implement Competency-Based Education amid growing financial challenges.
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