The Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has warned of learning disruptions for over one million Grade 10 students transitioning to secondary school in January 2026 due to the government's delay in releasing Ksh11.4 billion to publish textbooks.

• The unreleased funds are crucial for printing over seven million copies of learning materials required for the 2026 school calendar.
• KPA boss Kiarie Kamau stated that the funding hitches have severely constrained publishers' operations and their ability to settle dues with service providers, including printers owed approximately Ksh4 billion.
• The cost of distribution would add another Ksh2.5 billion, bringing the total needed to Ksh11.6 billion for textbooks covering subjects such as Mathematics, English, and Kiswahili.

With less than two weeks remaining until the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, education stakeholders in Kenya are warning of potential disruptions due to delayed capitation disbursements to schools.

• The Kenyan Primary School Headteachers Association (KEPSHA), through Fuad Ali, confirmed that many schools have not yet received government capitation funds for the third term.
• The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), represented by Deputy Secretary General Moses Nthurima, expressed concerns that necessary materials for practicals and recurrent expenditures are affected, jeopardizing exam administration.
• This situation arises despite President William Ruto's directive on September 13 to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and Treasury counterpart John Mbadi to align the capitation disbursement with the education calendar to prevent delays.

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced a widespread water disconnection exercise set to begin on October 15, targeting all defaulting customers, including government institutions. This aggressive measure aims to recover overdue arrears and ensure the sustainability of water service provision in Nairobi.

• The disconnections will affect all categories of consumers: Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), County Governments, Water Service Providers, Commercial entities, and domestic consumers.
• NCWSC reiterated that partial payments will not be accepted, and reconnections will only occur upon full settlement of outstanding balances.
• Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja highlighted challenges such as denial of access to meters in some estates, impacting accurate billing, and plans to introduce penalties and explore smart water meters for better accuracy and remote reading.