President Ruto: 20pc of affordable houses reserved for teachers

Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto has instructed the Ministry of Education to reassess the government's capitation payments for public schools, stating that current funding levels have not kept pace with the increasing costs of education. The fixed rates for secondary and junior secondary school learners, set since 2015, are no longer sufficient to cover the rising operational needs of schools.

During World Teachers’ Day celebrations in Kasarani, Ruto emphasized the need to revise these allocations upwards, from Ksh22,000 for secondary schools and Ksh14,000 for junior secondary schools to a higher amount, to ensure adequate resources for teaching. The review is expected to involve the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission, and other stakeholders, following the completion of the tertiary education placement and funding process.

The government recently released over Sh18.5 billion in capitation to support public schools, with the majority of the funds directed towards free primary and junior secondary education programs.