Kenya Publishers Association Warns of Textbook Delays for 2026 School Year Due to Government Debt - October 2025

The Association of Publishers in Kenya warns that public schools might begin the 2026 academic year without textbooks. The Kenya Publishers Association has expressed concerns that books for Grade 10 students may be delayed until 2026. This potential delay in the printing and distribution of textbooks for senior schools is due to a significant debt owed by the government to the publishing industry. The issue stems from the government's delay in releasing payments to publishers. These issues highlight that the Kenyan education sector is facing delays in textbook distribution.