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The Ministry of Education has admitted that persistent delays in capitation disbursements and chronic underfunding are pushing learning institutions into financial crisis.
School principals have called for a significant increase in secondary school fees, citing rising operational costs, delayed government capitation and inadequate funding.
Ruto argued politicians to support reforms to improve learning conditions.
Basic Education PS Julius Bitok says the government’s disbursement has decreased to Sh15,000 from Sh22,000 due to inadequate funding.
Treasury releases Sh23.4 billion in capitation for second term, Basic Education PS Bitok says funds to hit schools’ accounts by Friday, ahead of Monday’s reopening.
Public schools will receive capitation funds before learners resume for the second term, President William Ruto has said.
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