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...
Education CS Outlines New Directives As Soon an Schools Will Reopen The Government has outlined measures for schools to follow as they are expected to reopen on May 6, in the wake of heavy rains and flooding in some parts of the country. Education Cabinet Secretary, Ezekiel Machogu on Friday directed that the safety of learners and staff be made a priority. Where impossible to continue learning in the most severely affected institutions, the CS urged the Boards of Management (BoM) to temporarily keep the schools closed until the situation improves. “Where it is impossible to continue learning in the most severely affected institutions, BoMs are advised to temporarily keep the schools closed until the situation improves. In the meantime, the management of these schools should come up with strategies to recover lost time when learning resumes. “The prevailing weather conditions pose accessibility challenges due to flash floods, swollen rivers and landslides thus affecting the trans...
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