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July 26, 2025
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Gachagua's DCP party threatens to lead protests if gov't fails to release school funds

Gachagua's DCP party threatens to lead protests if gov't fails to release school funds

Gachagua's DCP party threatens to lead protests if gov't fails to release school funds..

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The Democratic Congress Party (DCP) has threatened nationwide student protests if the government fails to release school capitation funds within a week. DCP Secretary General Cleopas Malala issued an ultimatum during a rally in Embu County, demanding funds reach schools by August 8.

  • The protest threat follows the arrest and release of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji on terrorism-related charges.
  • Malala accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of sabotaging free education and corruption, stating, “This is not a question of lack of funds, it’s a question of corruption and misplaced priorities.”
  • Other leaders, including Nyandarua Senator John Methu, Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, and Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, also condemned the capitation cuts.

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