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...
CS Machogu gives new instructions to instructors Before schools reopen.
As schools prepare to reopen on May 8, Minister of Education Ezekiel Machogu issued strict guidelines for administrators on Tuesday (May 2).
Additionally, the National Bureau of Water Affairs requires utilities across the country to conduct routine inspections of cooking and drinking water. Speaking at the school's seventh graduation ceremony at the Jamhuri High School campus in Nairobi, Mojogu said,
"School management and teachers must ensure the safety of food and beverages provided to students to avoid harm to them." Educational Management Institute (KEMI). At the same time, the CS issued a warning that it was illegal for teachers to punish children and asked them to stop.
"When a teacher engages in corporal punishment, he will be treated as a criminal and charged in court," said Majogu, adding that the government has given $9.6 billion for the country and taught school leaders the responsibility of using money wisely.
Meanwhile, it was announced that the government was developing strategies to simplify the curriculum by reducing the number of subjects taught in schools.
Answering questions on the problems faced by high schools, CS said the government was working with the World Bank to upgrade classrooms with laboratories. His decision comes a month after Mukumu Primary School and Butele Primary School in Kakamega County were closed due to the pandemic.
The disease caused much controversy and claimed the lives of three children and Sacred Heart teacher Mukumu. On April 5, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) reported that students at Mukumu Girls' College had contracted amoeba and stomach flu.
Students often complain of stomach aches and pains. According to Health Officer Susan Nahumicha, several students contracted the disease and went to various hospitals in Kakamega. Students will return to school for the second term, which will end on August 11.
CS Machogu gives new instructions to instructors Before schools reopen.
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