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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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Kuppet raises concern over JSS fate after ruling on intern teachers

Kuppet raises concern over JSS fate after ruling on intern teachers

 The Kenya  Secondary School Teachers Union (Kuppet) has expressed concern over the future of the Certificate of Competency (CBC) following the court decision regarding the dismissal of teachers. While Kupet welcomed the court's decision, he mentioned that uncertainty in the  secondary school (JSS) education system could lead to a shortage of teachers. Kupet asked the Service Commission (TSC) not to appeal the decision and to convert the employee's contract into a permanent contract and retire him. 

Secretary General Akelo Misori said that there is a need for collaboration between TSC and stakeholders to solve the problem of lack of education. Judge Bryrum Ongaya confirmed that TSC violated workers' right to fair employment and confirmed that qualified teachers who would discriminate against workers should be hired to  meet with school staff. 

Misori criticized  TSC for neglecting its responsibilities and asked the government to find more money from the Legislative Assembly to address negative issues in education.

 The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) also hailed the court's decision as a victory for teachers and defended the fact that teachers had received benefits and money in previous years. However, the National Parents Association (NPA) expressed reservations and support for the President's directive to extend teachers' contracts for another year. 

However, teachers in the  Armed Forces  demanded payment for the services they provided free of charge and promised to comply with the law to protect their rights. These teachers play an important role in the implementation of CBC, especially at the primary level, and President 

William Ruto's government plans to recruit 56,000 teachers between 2022 and 2023. TSC's latest plans to hire a further 20,000  staff aim to address teacher and student shortages but raise concerns about the quality of education.

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