The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has launched a scathing attack on Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos, accusing him of peddling falsehoods over the disbursement of capitation funds to public schools.
Speaking during a fundraiser at Brenda Girls High School, Misikhu in Webuye West Sub-county, KNUT Second National Vice Chairperson Aggrey Namisi condemned the CS for what he termed as “dishonest and deceptive statements” regarding the state of funding in schools.
Namisi singled out Mukhuyu Primary School in Webuye East, which he claimed has not received any capitation funds for the past two years — a situation he said reflects a broader crisis in school financing across the country.
“The Cabinet Secretary must stop playing games with schools. These continued delays are not only disheartening but are crippling the very foundation of our education system,” Namisi stated.
His remarks follow recent announcements by the Ministry of Education, which claimed to have released over Ksh. 22 billion to public basic education institutions for Term 2.
KNUT, however, disputes the effectiveness and reach of that disbursement, asserting that many schools remain cash-strapped and unable to run basic operations.
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In previous statements, Migos has blamed the National Treasury for delays, claiming the ministry is owed over Ksh.59 billion in unpaid capitation.
But for KNUT and many school heads, such explanations ring hollow amid worsening conditions on the ground.
KNUT is now demanding urgent intervention, transparency in the handling of public funds, and a comprehensive audit of the capitation disbursement process. The union has warned that unless concrete steps are taken, public schools could face serious disruptions, further jeopardising the academic calendar.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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