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January 28, 2026
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Education CS Ogamba tells MPs gov't is unaware of cost of educating each student

Education CS Ogamba tells MPs gov't is unaware of cost of educating each student

In his response, CS Ogamba said the lack of data had persisted for years, despite growing pressure on the education sector...

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Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba, sparked outrage among Members of Parliament after admitting the government has no actuarial analysis on the cost of educating a child from Grade One to university. This admission occurred during a parliamentary session at Lake Naivasha Resort, prompting strong criticism regarding the basis for education funding decisions.

  • Education CS Julius Ogamba stated, "As a country, we don’t know how much it costs to educate a child from Grade One to university."
  • Ugenya MP David Ochieng' questioned how the ministry sets capitation and university funding without knowing the actual cost of education.
  • Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss suggested dating the admission as an opportunity for accountability, urging a timeline for the CS to present the analysis after his admission that "This analysis has never been done."

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