CS Ogamba Makes U-Turn on Removing Free Basic Education
CS Mbadi admitted government can't afford free education...
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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has refuted claims that the government is revoking free primary and secondary education. He clarified that the government has only reduced the capitation fee due to budgetary adjustments for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, primarily due to rising enrolment and the commitment to 100 per cent transition.
- The government's target capitation per student in secondary school is Ksh22,244, but current budget constraints have led to a reduced funding of Ksh16,600.
- Treasury CS John Mbadi had previously admitted on Thursday, July 24, that the government could no longer sustain the full capitation for free basic education.
- CS Ogamba stated that free and compulsory basic education is a constitutional right, and the Ministry of Education and the National Treasury are lobbying the National Assembly for more resources.
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Government Reaffirms Free Education Funding Amid Concerns - July 2025
The Kenyan government, through Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and Basic Education PS Julius Bitok, has clarified that the capitation for free basic education remains intact, despite rumors and allegations of budget cuts. Ogamba emphasized that no reduction has been made, while recent criticisms from former official John Mbadi highlighted the need for adequate funding. The government seeks to address concerns over budget constraints affecting secondary education. This reaffirmation aims to reassure parents and educators before the upcoming school term.
