The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has urged the government to release capitation funds to schools in full and on time.
Nandi Branch Executive Secretary Boniface Tenai has warnied that delays are crippling learning activities across the country, a trend he says is worrying.
Speaking in Nandi, Tenai said the delayed disbursement has forced some schools to send learners home to collect money, undermining access to free and quality education.
“Schools are struggling to operate due to a lack of funds. Teachers are left with no choice but to send students home, which disrupts learning,” he said.
He also called for an increase in the current capitation amount, arguing that it is no longer adequate to meet the rising cost of running schools.
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According to the union, the government had promised to disburse the funds in three phases—50 percent in the first term, 30 percent in the second, and 20 percent in the third—but has failed to honour this arrangement consistently.
Tenai urged the Ministry of Education to prioritise education funding, saying timely and adequate capitation is key to ensuring smooth operations in public schools.
“We urge the Ministry of Education to prioritise education funding. Timely and adequate capitation is key to ensuring smooth operations in public schools in the country,” added Tenai.
By Kimutai Langat
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