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Originally published by Citizen DigitalJuly 29, 2025
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Education CS urges MPs to tone down school capitation debate, avert public anxiety

CS Ogamba clarified that the Ministry of Education has not proposed or implemented any reduction in capitation funding for learners, contrary to current claims...
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Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba has urged Members of Parliament and stakeholders to de-escalate the debate surrounding school capitation, clarifying that the Ministry of Education has not reduced funding. He emphasized that claims of a reduction from KSh.22,000 to KSh.16,000 are false and cause public anxiety.
- The Ministry of Education denies any reduction in capitation funding, refuting claims of a change from KSh.22,000 to KSh.16,000.
- Julius Ogamba, Education Cabinet Secretary (CS), called for constructive engagement and responsible messaging from leaders.
- Parashina Samuel, Kajiado South Member of Parliament, criticized fellow legislators for politicizing the issue and misleading the public on education funding.
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