Treasury has released Sh31.34bn to schools, says Education CS Machogu
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu (centre), accompanied by Education PS Belio Kipsang (right) and other leaders, addresses the press during the release of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations results at Moi Girls High School in Eldoret town on January 8, 2023.
The Free Primary Education capitation grant stands at Sh4.74 billion, Junior Schools Sh7.60 billion, Day Secondary Education Sh16.20 and Examination and Invigilation fees Sh2.80 billion.
He said his ministry had issued instructions to 11 schools to ensure the implementation of the changes in all institutions hosting CBC learners.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced the release of Sh31.34 billion by the National Treasury for the free learning programme in primary, junior and secondary schools.
He said the disbursed funds are expected to reflect in the respective school accounts no later than tomorrow (Wednesday) to facilitate smooth learning activities in line with the government's Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda.