Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i. [Photo/The Star]Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has said Sh29 billion has already been disbursed to public secondary schools countrywide.
Speaking after chairing a National Steering Committee meeting on the new curriculum, Matiang'i indicated that part of the monies will be used to fully fund day secondary schools.
“No one should be anxious because the Treasury has made available Sh29 billion for the public funded education programs and principals who have not seen money in their accounts should expect to receive it by Monday and if there are any issues our education officers across the country are properly briefed to address any issues that may arise,” stated Matiang'i.
However, parents will buy school uniform and pay for lunch for day scholars.
He further stated that public boarding schools will also benefit partially from this provision thus reducing the burden to parents on fees payment.
“Students in boarding schools will receive a similar amount from the government as that given to those in day schools but parents will pay for boarding and other infrastructural projects as may be approved by boards of management after consultations,” said Matiang'i.
The government has also increased capitation for learners in special schools to Sh57,974 a year.