Kenya Secondary School Heads Association, (KESSHA) Makueni chairman Johnstone Ndivo has called upon the government to fasten releasing capitation funds to schools to enable them complete the term
He noted that for the last four years the schools have fallen short of Ksh117 billion which has paralyze the schools programmes.
Speaking to Education News over the phone, Ndivo who is also Matiliku Boys principal noted that as principals they are in dilemma on what to do even as the schools head towards closing for term two with nothing at all.
“Trust me, suppliers are on our neck, some of us are even walking with court summons letters and some of the suppliers are threatening to sue us for failing to pay them. We are even borrowing from new creditors since those who have supplied and not paid can not trust us anymore. The situation is totally worrying and making us depressed,” Ndivo said.
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He further said that the underfunding is affecting many people and some businesses which rely directly on schools have crippled or on the verge of crippling.
According to auditor general’s report, secondary schools are the most affected being underfunded with Ksh 71 billion, Junior secondary schools with Ksh31 billion and Ksh14 billion in primary schools.
By Lydia Ngoolo
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