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April 23, 2026
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MPs raise alarm over funding gaps in Free Education Programme

MPs raise alarm over funding gaps in Free Education Programme

MPs have raised concerns over funding gaps and delayed capitation in the free education programme, warning of sustainability risks and increased burden on parents...

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Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are raising serious concerns about the sustainability of Kenya's Free Education Programme due to significant funding shortfalls and delayed disbursements.

  • More than one million learners missed capitation funds in 2024.
  • Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok confirmed capitation figures, but MPs dispute the actual amounts reaching schools.
  • Parents continue to pay top-up fees, indicating the system is subsidized rather than fully free, despite official allocations.

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