End of Term I: Same problems persist, a lost cause for public education

Delayed capitation leaves principals struggling to run schools, with mounting debts and early closures exposing cracks...

✨ Key Highlights

Public schools in Kenya are closing for the April holidays facing persistent financial strain, with many boarding institutions sending students home early due to mounting debts and low supplies.

Schools received only 50 percent of the expected Sh44.2 billion capitation for Term One, exacerbating a long-standing funding crisis.
Principals cite inadequate disbursements based on past enrollment, leaving schools that admitted many new Grade 10 learners heavily impacted.
The financial constraints have even affected co-curricular activities, with reduced participation reported due to lack of funding.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Nation News

📰 Read Full Article

Related News

top3h ago

SHA Takes Over Police, Prison Officers’ Medical Cover From April 1

The Social Health Authority (SHA) will officially take over the medical cover for police and prison officers from April 1, 2026. This transition aims to integrate these services under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF), ensuring continuity of care for officers and their eligible dependents.

Kenyans

📰 Read Full Story

top3h ago

TSC Issues Directive to Teachers on Data Submission

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a directive for all unemployed but registered teachers in Kenya to update their personal and professional data online.

Kenyans

📰 Read Full Story

top4h ago

KNEC Announces Training for Teachers Starting April

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is offering a one-week online item-writing training programme for teachers, commencing on April 20, 2026, to enhance skills in creating quality assessment items for competency-based learning.

Kenyans

📰 Read Full Story