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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The government will extend the second term of schools to make up for time lost due to flooding due to heavy rains.
Speaking at an inspection in Nairobi on Thursday (May 9) in preparation for the reopening of schools, Education Minister Ezekiel Machogu said the extension would enable boys and girls, especially those taking national exams, to read textbooks. Eleven months.
Although the extension decision has not been made yet, Majogu assured that steps will be taken to minimize the disruption to the academic calendar.
He said the national integration review would be carried out as planned. "The examination schedule will not change; KCSE and KPSEA will enter the normal schedule from November," Machogu reiterated.
Majogu also highlighted the importance of supporting Form 4 candidates as schools are scheduled to close for the three-week holiday in August.
"We will see how we can make up for the lost time by postponing the two terms by a few days, especially for Form 4 candidates. Schools should be closed for weeks in August for us, and we will try to reduce the number of student school days closed," Ma Qiaogu said.
The CS confirmed that some areas, especially seven districts including Tana River, Homa Bay and Kisumu, may face difficulties in reopening schools on Monday due to severe flooding. Majogu said the ministry was also exploring other education options, including transferring students to safer locations to ensure continuity of education.
"We know from experts that we will not receive as much rainfall as before. On the contrary, things have improved across the country.
Schools open for the second term
CS Machogu announced that all schools will reopen for the second term on Monday, May 13, 2024. Addressing the nation at State House in Nairobi after meeting Kajiado and Laikipia leaders, President William Ruto assured that flooded schools would be repaired before resuming classes.
"All parents are advised to monitor the weather forecast and the Kenyan government's assessment that Kenya is now safe and we are appropriately prepared.
"We have asked members of Parliament and have been prepared by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGF). Schools had previously decided to delay reopening due to safety concerns across the country. In his last State of the Nation Address on May 3, 2024, Ruto asked the Ministry of Education to postpone the reopening for the second time.
The reopening, originally scheduled for April 29, was initially postponed to May 6 before the president postponed it.
Ruto called on MPs to transfer CDF funds and prioritize the rehabilitation of flood-damaged school buildings.
"Members of Congress have been asked to revise CDF allocations to prioritize the reconstruction of flood-damaged school buildings.
As the national government has fulfilled its duty, I call on the local government, development partners and the private sector to respond to the current situation," Ruto said in a statement on Friday. "We will work together," he said.
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