Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned school heads against imposing unauthorised levies on parents, stressing the Government's commitment to free basic education.
Speaking following the disbursement of Ksh22 billion for
second-term capitation to all public basic education institutions, the CS said
the Ministry will take firm action against any school found charging illegal
fees.
Breaking down the allocation, Ogamba stated that Ksh1.3
billion will go to free primary education, Ksh18.9 billion to free day junior
secondary education, Ksh118 million to support learners with disabilities, and
Ksh11 billion to free day secondary education.
He urged school administrators to manage the funds prudently
and warned against misappropriation.
“School heads must ensure these public resources are used
solely for the benefit of learners.”
“Any misuse or imposition of unauthorised levies will be met
with firm action.”
The CS affirmed the Government’s continued commitment to the
constitutional requirement of free basic education, adding that the timely
release of capitation is meant to ensure smooth school operations.
This comes two weeks after school heads threatened to send
students home, citing delays in funding that had left many institutions
struggling with debts and disrupted learning programs.
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