CS Ogamba Warns Head Teachers Against Sending Students Home, Pledges Timely Capitation Funds for Schools.
The Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba, has assured that the government will release Sh48 billion in capital grants to schools within the next two weeks.
Migosi stated that head teachers must not send students home due to non-payment of fees. While speaking at a junior secondary school in Mombasa during the commissioning of four new classrooms, he warned that action would be taken against school heads who violated this directive.
Migosi emphasized that it is unacceptable for head teachers to send learners home over capitation delays or other financial reasons. He reiterated the government’s commitment to providing the necessary resources for schools.
He explained that Sh19 billion had already been disbursed on Wednesday, with an additional Sh15 billion set to be distributed today. Ogamba emphasized that the entire Sh48 billion would reach schools within the specified timeframe.
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He stated that ensuring learners remain in school is a priority, even as the government works to address funding challenges. The CS acknowledged delays in capitation funds for schools during the first term.
Ogamba assured that the full amount would be disbursed within one to two weeks, ensuring schools have the necessary resources. Headteachers were instructed not to send learners home due to financial constraints.
“We are supposed to receive Sh48 billion, we were able to receive Sh19 billion Wednesday, which has been disbursed and another Sh15 billion or so will be released tomorrow,” said the CS.
CS Ogamba Warns Head Teachers Against Sending Students Home, Pledges Timely Capitation Funds for Schools.
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