Bomet KUPPET Executive Secretary Paul Kimeto has raised concerns over delayed and inadequate capitation funds to schools, warning that learning institutions are struggling to run smoothly due to financial constraints.
Speaking during the burial of Chepkitwal Secondary School Principal Wilson Chirchir at Kiramwok in Bomet East Sub-county, Kimeto said principals are facing difficulties in managing school programmes because government funds are either delayed or insufficient.
He noted that schools depend heavily on capitation funds to support day-to-day operations, including payment of suppliers, co-curricular activities and other learning programmes.
“Schools cannot run effectively without the timely release of capitation funds. Principals are being forced into difficult situations as they try to sustain learning programmes without disrupting academic calendars,” said Kimeto.
The KUPPET official called on the government to ensure funds are released on time and in full to allow smooth operations in schools.
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Kimeto’s remarks come amid growing concerns among education stakeholders over the delayed disbursement of capitation funds to schools across the country.
On Friday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba maintained that the government has been releasing school capitation funds on time to support learning activities in public institutions.
By Philip Koech
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