Govt Risks Learning Disruptions Over Ksh11 Billion Debt
The disruption is likely to affect millions of learners...
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The Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has warned of learning disruptions for over one million Grade 10 students transitioning to secondary school in January 2026 due to the government's delay in releasing Ksh11.4 billion to publish textbooks.
- The unreleased funds are crucial for printing over seven million copies of learning materials required for the 2026 school calendar.
- KPA boss Kiarie Kamau stated that the funding hitches have severely constrained publishers' operations and their ability to settle dues with service providers, including printers owed approximately Ksh4 billion.
- The cost of distribution would add another Ksh2.5 billion, bringing the total needed to Ksh11.6 billion for textbooks covering subjects such as Mathematics, English, and Kiswahili.
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Government Debts Threaten KCSE Exams, Textbook Publishing, and Water Supply - October 2025
The Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has warned of learning disruptions for over one million Grade 10 students due to the government's delay in releasing Ksh11.4 billion to publish textbooks. Similarly, education stakeholders are warning of potential disruptions to the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations due to delayed capitation disbursements to schools. Beyond the education sector, the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has announced a widespread water disconnection exercise set to begin on October 15. This measure will target all defaulting customers, including government institutions, in an aggressive move to recover overdue arrears.
