Gov’t to Release Ksh.21B Capitation Funds to Schools on Monday – CS Ogamba
Public schools are set to receive long-awaited capitation funds beginning Monday, following a confirmation by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. The CS made the announcement during the Inaugural Education Conference 2026 at Lake Naivasha Resort, revealing that Ksh.21 billion will be disbursed by the end of next week.
He explained that the delay had resulted from intense competition among various government departments for limited national resources. However, after extensive consultations with the National Treasury, the Ministry was now prepared to release the funds.
Ogamba emphasized the importance of timely capitation, stressing that the funds are essential for keeping public schools operational. He added that despite the challenges, the Ministry was committed to supporting learning institutions.
The CS also addressed mounting concerns raised by school heads and education stakeholders over the prolonged delay. Many institutions resumed second-term activities earlier in the week without the necessary funding, leading the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) to caution that learning could be disrupted.
In response, Ogamba warned school administrators against introducing unauthorized charges on parents to bridge the funding shortfall. He said the Ministry was aware that some principals were collecting illegal levies and warned that any school head found responsible would face disciplinary measures. “We have received reports and we are taking action,” he said. “We cannot allow the burden to fall on parents.”
Oversight and Student Transition Plans
In addition to the funding issue, the CS addressed the ongoing preparations for the transition of learners from Grade Nine to Grade Ten. He said discussions with relevant stakeholders were in progress to ensure a smooth implementation of the next phase in the education system.
Ogamba also directed County Directors of Education to improve oversight in the use of public funds and emphasized the need for accountability at local levels. He instructed county education officials to be more proactive in tackling the increasing number of student unrest cases, which tend to peak during the second term. “This pattern of disruptions cannot continue. School leaders must step up and respond appropriately,” he said.
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Echoing Ogamba’s remarks, Principal Secretary Professor Julius Bitok acknowledged flaws in the current capitation system. He noted that the government plans to enhance the disbursement process by using the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS), which is also expected to support ongoing educational reforms.
Bitok underlined the government’s determination to improve the efficiency and transparency of resource allocation within the sector.
Gov’t to Release Ksh.21B Capitation Funds to Schools on Monday – CS Ogamba
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