Kenya: Ruto Orders Review of School Capitation, Promises Decision in January

Kenya: Ruto Orders Review of School Capitation, Promises Decision in January

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has ordered a fresh review of government funding to public schools, raising the prospect of increased capitation as headteachers grapple with mounting operational costs and inadequate resources.

Ruto Orders Review of Kenya School Funding

Kenya's President Ruto told the Education Ministry and the teachers' employer to report by January 2027 on capitation, the per-pupil grant for public schools.

Ruto orders review of school capitation, promises decision in January

President William Ruto has directed the Education Ministry and TSC to review school capitation and submit recommendations by January 2027, raising the possibility of increased funding for public schools.

Govt sets its sight on reviewing school capitation

President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to work with school head teachers and propose a further review of capitation that takes care of inflation. Although the Government increased primary school capitation from Ksh 1,400 to Ksh 2,340 per learner, it was important that this be reviewed to further improve teaching and learning […]