Kenya Releases 14 Billion in School Funding Amid Delays.
The Kenyan government has released 14 billion shillings for school funding, raising the total term disbursement to 33 billion shillings. Officials promise the remaining 15 billion shillings will follow shortly.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura announced the Treasury released these funds on Wednesday. "Schools with KCB accounts can access the money immediately. Other banks will process the transfers by Friday," Mwaura said.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba detailed the standard payment schedule: 50 percent in the first term, 30 percent in the second term, and 20 percent in the third term. The first term required 48 billion shillings. Budget limits allowed only 33 billion shillings—19 billion last week and 14 billion this Wednesday.
School principals report severe financial strain from these payment delays. The chairman of the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (Kessha), Willy Kuria, highlighted particular hardship among day schools, which depend heavily on government funding.
"The situation in day schools has become critical after a month without funds," Kuria said. He warned that schools might need to ask parents for contributions if payments remain delayed.
Despite these challenges, Ogamba urged school leaders to keep students in class. "Sending students home adds burden to parents. We are working to speed up the remaining payments," he said.
Education stakeholders express concerns about these delays affecting the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Grade 9 students face particular challenges due to infrastructure and learning material shortages.
The Treasury and Education Ministry continue efforts to release the outstanding 15 billion shillings. This funding supports essential school operations, including tuition and daily running costs.
The Kenyan government has released 14 billion shillings for school funding, raising the total term disbursement to 33 billion shillings. Officials promise the remaining 15 billion shillings will follow shortly.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura announced the Treasury released these funds on Wednesday. "Schools with KCB accounts can access the money immediately. Other banks will process the transfers by Friday," Mwaura said.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba detailed the standard payment schedule: 50 percent in the first term, 30 percent in the second term, and 20 percent in the third term. The first term required 48 billion shillings. Budget limits allowed only 33 billion shillings—19 billion last week and 14 billion this Wednesday.
School principals report severe financial strain from these payment delays. The chairman of the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (Kessha), Willy Kuria, highlighted particular hardship among day schools, which depend heavily on government funding.
"The situation in day schools has become critical after a month without funds," Kuria said. He warned that schools might need to ask parents for contributions if payments remain delayed.
Despite these challenges, Ogamba urged school leaders to keep students in class. "Sending students home adds burden to parents. We are working to speed up the remaining payments," he said.
Education stakeholders express concerns about these delays affecting the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Grade 9 students face particular challenges due to infrastructure and learning material shortages.
The Treasury and Education Ministry continue efforts to release the outstanding 15 billion shillings. This funding supports essential school operations, including tuition and daily running costs.
