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Public schools could receive higher government funding after President William Ruto ordered a review of the capitation rates used to finance education.
The President said the current figures were last reviewed in 2015 and no longer adequately reflect the cost of running schools.
Three Capitation Rates Targeted
Ruto said the review should consider increasing the existing allocations for secondary schools, Junior Secondary Schools and primary education.
The current figures cited by the President include KSh22,000 for secondary schools, KSh14,000 for JSS and KSh2,300 for primary education.
He said the rates should be reviewed upwards to ensure schools have adequate resources to support teaching and learning.
The review will be undertaken by the Ministry of Education together with other stakeholders, including the Teachers Service Commission.
Review to Start After Tertiary Placement
The process is expected to begin after the completion of the ongoing tertiary education placement and funding process.
Ruto said significant changes had taken place in the education sector since the previous review, making it necessary to reassess how much is required to educate each learner.
The directive comes as schools continue to operate under financial pressure, with government funding expected to meet part of their teaching and operational requirements.
Government Recently Released KSh18.5 Billion
The proposed review comes shortly after the government released KSh18.5 billion in Term Three capitation for public basic education institutions.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said KSh1.4 billion was allocated to Free Primary Education, while KSh6.14 billion went to Free Day Junior School Education.
A further KSh10.96 billion was allocated to Free Day Secondary Education, bringing the total release to KSh18.5 billion.
School heads and principals were directed to use the funds prudently and strictly for the benefit of learners.
They were also warned against imposing unauthorised levies on parents as the government continues to review the financing of basic education.
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