Nyoro accuses Govt of underfunding schools, demands full capitation
People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) chairman and Kiharu Member of Parliment (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has accused the government of underfunding public schools, demanding the release of the full capitation allocation as learners return for the third term. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, August 24, 2026, Nyoro said the amount disbursed to schools was […]
PPK chairman and Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has criticized the Kenyan government for underfunding public schools, demanding the release of the complete capitation allocation as students start the third term. Speaking at a press conference on August 24, 2026, Nyoro stated that the amount provided to schools was inadequate to meet their needs, urging the government to adhere to the capitation allocation outlined in the budget.
He emphasized that the money sent by the government, which amounts to Ksh14,000, is insufficient compared to the required Ksh22,000. Nyoro expressed dissatisfaction with the government's claim of completing capitation disbursement while admitting that the schools are not receiving sufficient funds. He emphasized that the government should release the full amount.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the government has allocated Ksh18.5 billion for the capitation of public primary and secondary schools for Term Three, which includes Free Primary Education, Free Day Junior School Education, and Free Day Secondary Education. The Education CS instructed school principals to use these funds wisely and warned against imposing unauthorized fees on parents.
He stated that the Ministry would take action against verified instances of misappropriation of public funds and unauthorized levies. Nyoro also highlighted that more than 1.3 million school-aged children are currently not in school, attributing the issue to the deteriorating state of the education sector in Kenya. He demanded accountability from the authorities.
Schools are set to reopen for the third term, which will span nine weeks and conclude on October 23, according to the approved 2026 academic calendar.
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