Gachagua’s Party Threatens School Shutdown & Protests
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The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), led by Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala, has threatened a school shutdown and "mother of all demonstrations" if the government does not disburse all school capitation funds within four weeks. This ultimatum comes amid confusion regarding the future of education funding in Kenya.
- DCP demands full capitation to be disbursed before schools reopen for the third term.
- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi previously stated the government cannot sustain full capitation, citing a reduction from Ksh22,000 to Ksh16,000 per student.
- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba refuted claims of scrapping capitation but confirmed a reduction due to increased enrollment.
- President William Ruto affirmed free primary and secondary education as a constitutional right and a key focus for his government.
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