NAIROBI, Kenya – The government has released an additional Sh14 billion to schools nationwide, aiming to ease a growing financial crisis triggered by delays in capitation disbursements.
This latest release follows Sh19 billion disbursed last week, bringing the total funds released for the term to Sh33 billion, according to a statement from the Government Spokesperson’s office.
School accounts held at KCB will receive the funds today (Thursday), while other financial institutions are expected to process them by Friday.
“The National Treasury on Wednesday released Sh14 billion more towards the school capitation, and the funds will be disbursed by today,” the statement confirmed.
Despite the release, schools are still awaiting Sh15 billion in outstanding capitation, which the government has assured will be disbursed “in due course.”
The delay in funding had left many primary, Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), and secondary institutions grappling with operational challenges, with head teachers raising concerns over the strain on essential school programs.
The capitation funds are critical for covering tuition and operational expenses, and the delay had sparked fears of financial strain, particularly as schools navigate rising costs and an expanding student population under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
