Kenyan schools are grappling with a severe funding crisis despite set government allocations per student, sparking concerns over the disbursement and utilization of capitation funds. The Ministry of Education admits that promised allocations are not being fully met, largely due to underfunding by the National Assembly.

• For primary schools, Ksh. 1,420 is allocated per pupil annually, covering tuition and operational costs.
• Secondary day students are entitled to Ksh. 22,244 annually, but the Ministry admits this figure has not been fully disbursed recently.
• Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi acknowledged the shortfall, stating, “The capitation per student is higher than what is in the budget.”