Primary schools are also yet to get their funds, as a teachers’ union claimed the government was using money in election campaigns. [Buzzkenya.com]
The national government is yet to release Sh5 billion to secondary schools.
With less than two weeks to closing of schools, head teachers are reportedly finding it difficult to manage the institutions.
Primary schools are also yet to get their funds, as a teachers’ union claimed the government was using money in election campaigns.
The government has allocated Sh32.7 billion for secondary schools and Sh14 billion for free primary education this financial year.
In late May, the government released Sh3.8 billion to secondary schools and Sh1.7 billion to primary schools.
School capitation are released in phases with schools getting 50 per cent in the first term, 30 per cent in the second and 20 per cent in the third.
The delays in funding has forced school heads to send home students who have not completed fee payments.
“Schools are starting to close this week and we have to keep the students comfortable with no money,” Kahi Indimuli, the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association chairman told The Daily Nation.