Govt Releases Ksh18.5 Billion School Capitation as Education Funding Row Intensifies
Government releases Ksh18.5 billion in Term Three capitation, but schools still face a Ksh5,787 per-learner shortfall amid mounting debts.
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Government releases Ksh18.5 billion in Term Three capitation, but schools still face a Ksh5,787 per-learner shortfall amid mounting debts.
The August 31 KEMIS deadline could affect school funding as institutions race to validate learner records and resolve missing identifiers.
School principals want the government to review the education funding formula, citing inflation, delayed capitation and rising operational costs nationwide.
Open University has launched a course to equip teachers and principals with skills to prevent school unrest and improve learner welfare.
TSC has confirmed salary increases from July, alongside 30,000 promotions and permanent employment for 24,000 Junior Secondary School teachers.
TSC will require teachers to complete professional development training and renew teaching licences every five years under new reforms.
KESSHA says current funding model is no longer sustainable as schools grapple with rising operational expenses
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KUPPET warns schools could send students home as a Ksh6,000 capitation shortfall threatens operations, essential services and final-term learning.
Canada’s new financial requirements will force international students to prove they can cover higher living costs before receiving study permits.
HELB says students who exceed their official course duration may face funding delays but can secure disbursements with institutional confirmation.
KMTC has introduced three specialised healthcare courses in speech therapy and audiology to address emerging skills gaps and strengthen Kenya’s health workforce.
TSC has rejected claims that MPs receive teacher employment letters from State House, insisting recruitment and appointment remain its constitutional mandate.
KNEC has released 2026 assessment timelines, requiring schools to administer Grade 10 tests from October and upload results by October 23.