Schools receive Sh 109.9 billion as capitation for 2025 academic year

The National Treasury has disbursed Sh 109.9 billion as capitation for basic learning ahead of the reopening of schools next year.

The amount is apportioned across the three levels of basic education, with secondary schools receiving the lion’s share of Sh 65.2 billion for Free Day Secondary Education, Sh35.3 billion for Junior Secondary Education, and Sh9.36 billion for Free Primary Education.

The release of capitation funds before the commencement of the new school term will facilitate seamless resumption of school activities in the new term.

𝐆𝐨𝐯’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬

The Kenyan government is at the same time realigning its education system to meet the demands of the industrial and technological revolution.

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migosi Ogamba stated that the new skills set for the future world of work can be identified through research and analysis of trends in skills requirements.

The state is making reforms in all levels of education to reflect the needs of the market and enhance the global competitiveness of Kenyan learners.

The government is sponsoring three bills to streamline the education sectors by promoting measures that will encourage innovation, skill development, promote research, and bolster quality learning.

The proposed legislation includes the Universities Bill 2024, which is intended to improve governance in institutions of higher learning; the Technical Vocational Education Training Bill 2024, purposed to strengthen TVETS; and the Science and Innovation Bill 2024, engineered to promote research and innovation.