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.