Kenya’s Basic Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said the second-term capitation funds would be released in June. Speaking during the launch of the fourth National Education Sector Strategic Plan (NESSP) 2023-2027, Mr. Machogu said schools will receive 30% of the capitation for the second term.
Capitation Disbursement Schedule
Two installments of 50% of the capitation have already been sent out during the first term. In the second term, 30% will be disbursed, and then the remainder of 20% will be sent out during the third term. The idea here is that a structured disbursement will ensure that the schools are not idle at any point in the school calendar.
University Funding and Cash Flow
Public universities are among the top institutions that are allegedly having a Sh29 billion cash crisis. However, the CS has dismissed reports that universities may find themselves having a financial crisis. He said that the universities will be receiving additional capitation before the closure of the financial year. This is because the government has been consistent in releasing money to the institutions.
Junior Secondary School Infrastructure
The CS took the opportunity to speak about the government initiative toward the construction of Junior Secondary School classrooms. The government has already allocated Sh3.5 billion and is set to release more funds within the current financial year. As of the classrooms, the first batch will be done within less than four months, while the second batch will be completed within two months. Ideally, there should be roughly 16,000 to 18,000 classrooms ready by the end of the year.
Resource Allocation and Accountability
Machogu also stated that all resources to be allocated to the Ministry of Education will find their proper use. It is with this accord that the same is inscribed in the NESSP 2023-2027 document. This, to further the quality and access in the delivery of education in Kenya.