Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that the government is actively addressing concerns raised by schools that received unusually low capitation funds, some as little as Sh86 or Sh84. Speaking during the inaugural graduation ceremony at Riragia Technical and Vocational College (TVC) in Marani Subcounty, CS Ogamba said the anomaly was likely due to a disbursement error, and the Ministry of Education is working closely with the affected institutions to resolve the issue.
“This could be a glitch in the system. Any head teacher or principal who received significantly less than what was expected should immediately reach out to our teams at the Sub-County and Ministry levels so that the issue can be sorted out quickly,” Ogamba said.
The CS reassured stakeholders that no school will be left behind due to such errors and emphasized the government’s commitment to equitable distribution of resources. He highlighted that this year marked a significant shift, as capitation funds for the second term were disbursed in May — a departure from previous years when funds were often released later in the academic calendar.
Ogamba also addressed parental concerns, stating that the government will continue to cater for national examination fees, ensuring that financial challenges do not hinder learners’ academic progress.
The Ministry’s capitation model divides disbursement into three phases: 50 per cent of the total allocation is released in term one, 30 per cent in term two, and the remaining 20 per cent in term three. In the latest round, the government released Sh21 billion to support public schools.
However, the reported discrepancies have sparked concern among school heads, many of whom rely heavily on capitation to manage daily operations, including paying support staff, purchasing learning materials, and maintaining infrastructure.
CS Ogamba called for calm and cooperation as ministry officials conduct a review of the capitation distribution to ensure fairness and transparency. He urged schools facing challenges to report promptly, assuring them that corrective measures are underway to restore normalcy.
