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Treasury Confirms Full Disbursement of Capitation Funds to Public Schools

    The National Treasury has officially confirmed that it has completed the full disbursement of capitation funds to all public schools across Kenya, ahead of the second term of the 2025 academic calendar.  This announcement brings a measure of relief to school administrators and education stakeholders who have previously raised concerns over delayed or inadequate funding. According to the statement released by the Treasury, a total of Ksh 31.34 billion has been disbursed, covering both primary and secondary institutions. Of this, Ksh 4.74 billion was allocated to public primary schools, while Ksh 26.6 billion was directed to public secondary schools under the Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) program.  These funds are crucial in supporting various operational needs including textbooks, laboratory equipment, examinations, and utilities. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu welcomed the timely disbursement, stating it will enable schools to function smooth...
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Agency Trains JSS Teachers to Address CBC Gaps

 


Agency Trains JSS Teachers to Address CBC Gaps

The Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMAASTEA) has launched a major initiative to improve the capacity of secondary school teachers to use the Ci Curriculum (CBC) effectively. In particular, the state organization has focused on training approximately 9,595 teachers who teach pre-technology, agriculture and nutrition courses. The goal is to support 60% of middle school students transition into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) pathways in high school. The training has been carefully designed to address current teaching and learning in secondary education, particularly on the translation and use of the CBC developed in Grade 8. 

Teaching activities, Curriculum planning and integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching are all based on the grade 8 curriculum design. Teachers  from  47 districts across the country attended the training, which was held in  selected locations in Kisumu, Machakos and Nakuru. These teachers will act as representatives of the knowledge gained, published in their city. 

Nyanza Regional Director of Education (RDE) Lawrence Karuntimi spoke about the timing of this training to address the gap in knowledge on teaching. He emphasized that STEM education plays an important role in creating a solid foundation  within the framework of the new curriculum. The Ministry of Education expresses strong support for CEMAASTEA's intervention programs and recognizes the importance of these programs in reducing inequalities in STEM education and creating equitable equity for students. 

The Ministry of National Education has emphasized the importance of teaching within a framework such as problem-based, project-based teaching and research-based teaching, and this is evidenced by the promotion of student motivation. 

Additionally, the integration of ICT in secondary schools is a priority for the Ministry of Education, which is committed to transforming the education system and promoting STEM education across the country. In a changing digital landscape, the use of technology in education is vital to engage and motivate 21st century students, says Chris Mahandara.

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