Schools Forced to Fundraise as Govt Funds Delay
Alarm has been raised after it emerged that the government allocates only Ksh76 per primary school student...
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Kenyan Members of Parliament have criticized Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba for funding delays that forced schools to fundraise for students participating in the ongoing Kenya Music Festival. MPs accused the Ministry of Education of neglecting its duty and failing to provide timely facilitation funds, leaving school administrators in confusion.
- Schools were forced to conduct last-minute fundraising efforts due to the delayed release of crucial funds.
- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba acknowledged the allocated amount of Ksh76 per primary school student for co-curricular activities was "inadequate."
- The Ministry of Education cited inadequate funds for co-curricular activities and delays from the National Treasury as reasons for the disbursement issues.
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