School in Kisumu receives KSh 4,000 as Govt releases KSh22 billion capitation for Term 2

A secondary school in Kisumu County is struggling with severe underfunding despite the government releasing billions in capitation funds for public schools.

According to a media report, Ng’op Ngeso Secondary School received only KSh 4,000 as its allocation for the second term of the current academic year, raising concerns over the disbursement process.

This comes even as the Ministry of Education announced the release of KSh 22 billion to support Term 2 operations across all public basic education institutions.

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The funds are intended to ensure the smooth running of schools and learning activities under the Free Primary, Junior, and Secondary Education programmes. The allocation includes KSh 1.37 billion for Free Primary Education, KSh 8.9 billion for Free Day Junior School Education, KSh 118 million for Junior School Special Needs Education, and KSh 11.64 billion for Free Day Secondary Education.

“The release of capitation funds will facilitate the seamless conduct of school activities in the new term,” said Education CS Julius Ogamba in a statement.

He reaffirmed the Government’s dedication to upholding learners’ constitutional right to free and compulsory basic education as outlined in Article 53(1)(b) of the Constitution.

“The Government affirms its commitment to fulfil its duty to learners and educational institutions, in line with Article 53(1)(b) of the Constitution that entitles every child to free and compulsory basic education,” he stated.

CS Ogamba also warned school heads and principals sternly, urging them to manage the funds with integrity and transparency. He emphasised that no unauthorised levies should be imposed on learners and pledged decisive action against any misuse of resources.

“School heads and principals are directed to ensure prudent use of these public resources entrusted to their care for the benefit of learners, and to desist from imposing any unauthorised levies,” he said.

The Ministry has committed to monitoring the use of these funds and taking firm action against verified cases of misappropriation, reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance on corruption in schools.

By Joseph Mambili