The government through the national treasury has released Ksh23.4 billion for second-term capitation, with Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof Julius Bitok confirming that the funds will be credited to school accounts by Friday April 24, ahead of the reopening of schools on Monday.
Prof Bitok said the timely disbursement is intended to ensure smooth operations in public schools as learners return for the new term.
“The allocation will support key school needs, including learning materials, administration costs and other essential operational requirements that facilitate effective delivery of education.” He said
He noted that the government had prioritized early release of the funds to avoid the delays experienced in the past terms, which in some cases affected planning and resource availability at the school level.
According to him, the current disbursement reflects ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and predictability in education financing.
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The capitation funds form a critical part of the government’s support to public basic education, helping schools manage daily operations while easing the financial burden on parents.
Education stakeholders have in the past emphasized the importance of timely funding, saying it allows school heads to adequately prepare for reopening and maintain stability in learning programmes.
Parents and teachers are expected to benefit from the improved cash flow, which is anticipated to reduce disruptions and support a smoother start to the second term.
Prof Bitok also urged school administrators to adhere to financial management guidelines and ensure accountability in the use of the funds, noting that monitoring mechanisms remain in place to safeguard proper utilization.
With schools set to reopen on Monday, the Treasury’s disbursement is expected to support a well-coordinated and uninterrupted start to the academic term nationwide.
By Philip Koech
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