The Ministry of Education (MoE) has disbursed the second tranche of Results-Based School Grants worth Ksh540,000 each to 5,422 public primary schools across 24 counties to boost learning equity under the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) programme.
The funds, announced through a circular dated October 6, 2025, from Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok and copied to all Regional Directors of Education, target schools in marginalized, informal settlement, and refugee camp areas to strengthen teaching and learning outcomes.
The programme, supported by the World Bank, Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and the LEGO Foundation, aims to reduce regional disparities in learning, improve retention of girls in upper primary, and promote equitable education opportunities.
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According to the Ministry, each school must utilize the funds strictly on priorities listed in their approved School Improvement Plans (SIPs), focusing on five key areas, teaching support, learner assessment, school inputs, attendance, and management accountability.
“Schools must adhere to the laid-down financial regulations as per the PFM Act of 2012 and ensure transparency in the use of grants,” the PS directed.
The circular further instructs head teachers to acknowledge receipt of funds, upload confirmation letters on NEMIS, and display financial disclosures on school notice boards. Sub-county Directors of Education are required to monitor implementation and submit signed disbursement schedules by October 15, 2025, for follow-up with holding banks.
The grants, which follow a first tranche of Ksh480,000, are designed to sustain school improvement projects such as purchasing textbooks, enhancing sanitation, conducting assessments, supporting teacher performance, and promoting accountability.
Under the funding formula, schools are expected to allocate at least 55% of the grant to purchase learning materials, with specific ceilings for other activities like teacher facilitation (5%), learner assessments (10%), and school management (5%).
The KPEEL programme, now in its second phase, covers counties including Garissa, Turkana, Mandera, Wajir, Samburu, Narok, Bomet, Kisii, Bungoma, Siaya, Kilifi, Mombasa, Machakos, Kajiado, Kiambu, Nairobi, Nyeri, Embu, Nakuru, Kericho, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Kisumu and Kakamega.
By Mercy Kokwon
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