The government has confirmed the release of the first tranche of capitation funds to schools across the country following the reopening of the third term. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability and ensure that resources directly benefit learners.
According to the Ministry of Education, the allocation was disbursed last week after receiving funds from the National Treasury. A rigorous verification process is underway to confirm that the money reaches only legitimate institutions and genuine learners.
Officials emphasized that the verification involves reviewing the number of schools, learner enrolments, and bank account details. This initiative follows revelations from audit reports that millions of shillings were previously disbursed to non-existent or closed schools.
The nationwide verification exercise has so far covered over 20,000 of the 30,000 registered schools. The process is expected to be completed by September 5, 2025, with county and sub-county directors of education playing a key role in confirming records and learner numbers.
Education leaders have reassured stakeholders that the process is running smoothly and will seal loopholes that allowed misuse of funds in the past. By Friday, all schools are expected to be fully verified, ensuring greater accountability in the disbursement of public funds.
At the same time, the government has reiterated its commitment to the successful implementation of Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET). This includes hiring more teachers, upgrading classrooms, retooling tutors, and enhancing staff motivation.
So far, the administration has recruited 76,000 teachers and constructed 16,000 modern classrooms to support the transition from the 8-4-4 system to the Competency-Based Education model. Plans are in place to employ an additional 24,000 teachers, leaving a balance of 16,000 to achieve the target of 116,000 promised in the government’s education reforms.
The Ministry emphasized that the reforms represent one of the most significant transformations in the country’s education sector. By combining improved funding transparency with expanded teaching capacity and infrastructure, the government aims to ensure that every learner benefits from quality education under the new curriculum framework.
