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Originally published by Nation Newstop
March 10, 2026
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Schools drowning in debt as Term 1 nears end
Some schools might be forced to close earlier if the funds are not disbursed...
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Kenyan public schools, particularly day schools, are facing severe financial distress as Term 1 nears its end due to delayed and insufficient government funding. This shortfall is jeopardizing the institutions' sustainability and their ability to manage essential operations.
- Schools are reportedly receiving approximately Sh7,952.04 per student for Term 1, instead of the allocated Sh11,122, creating a deficit of about Sh3,170 per learner.
- The Ministry of Education and the Treasury are implicated in the funding delays, with officials citing "constrained fiscal space."
- Principals warn of potential early closures and struggles to administer end-of-term examinations due to accumulated debts from past years and insufficient capitation, impacting the procurement of essential supplies like exercise books and laboratory materials.
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