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April 22, 2026
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Why parents should brace for “illegal levies” when schools reopen

Why parents should brace for “illegal levies” when schools reopen

Under capitation policy, government funds schools based on student enrolment...

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Parents in Kenya may soon face "illegal levies" as public schools grapple with significant underfunding. Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok admitted to lawmakers that the government's capitation policy is not being fully implemented due to budgetary constraints.

  • There is a Sh7,000 per learner per term funding gap against the required capitation.
  • Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok informed the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee.
  • The government plans to disburse Sh23.4 billion to public schools, which represents a reduced capitation amount.

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