Treasury confirms full disbursement of capitation funds to public schools

The National Treasury has confirmed that it has fully disbursed capitation funds to all public primary, junior secondary, and secondary schools across the country.

Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo stated that all public schools had received their full capitation allocations for the current financial year, noting that Ksh 22 billion disbursed on May 19 marked the final capitation payment due to schools.

“I want to inform Kenyans that we are up to date when it comes to the release of funds to schools. We have paid for Term 1 and Term 2, and on May 19, we paid the final amount for the third term. We have no balance for this year.  A Ksh22 billion was paid on May 19, being the last amount of capitation due to schools,” he stated.

His remarks come amid complaints from school heads regarding delays in the release of the funds, delays they say have threatened to disrupt learning due to shortages of essential resources.

“ If there are still any questions around whether schools have received or not, it’s a matter that should be answered by the Ministry of Education because they have received the money”, he assured.

The principals have also raised concerns over deteriorating infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, and mounting unpaid bills, citing increased enrollment as a contributing factor.

According to the government, Ksh 54.6 billion has been allocated for Free Day Secondary Education, Ksh 30.4 billion for Junior Secondary Schools, and Ksh 8.4 billion for Free Primary Education.