Capitation confusion as Treasury, Education Ministries clash

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 17 – Conflicting statements from the Ministry of Education and the National Treasury have sparked confusion over the status of capitation disbursements to public schools, raising concerns about funding delays and their impact on school operations. Principa..

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Confusion arises over capitation disbursements to public schools in Kenya due to conflicting statements from the Ministry of Education and the National Treasury, prompting concerns about funding delays.

60 percent of capitation allocation received by schools
Julius Bitok, Principal Secretary for Basic Education, states remaining funds will be released
Chris Kiptoo, Treasury Principal Secretary, claimed funds for the year had been fully disbursed

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