Capitation Crisis in Junior School as MPs Initiate Probe
Capitation Crisis in Junior School as MPs Initiate Probe
During a public hearing on the proposed 2024–25 financial budget in Gilgil town, a group of Members of Parliament (MPs) demanded investigations into the distribution of capitation funds to junior secondary schools due to allegations that some unregistered schools are unfairly benefiting at the expense of registered institutions.
Martha Wangari, a Gilgil MP, brought attention to the fact that the misallocation of funds has disrupted operations in some schools, resulting in an inability to pay staff or purchase necessary supplies. Wangari urged the Education Cabinet Secretary to look into this fraud immediately, pointing out that public schools are already suffering from inadequate funding, which is causing overcrowded classrooms and inadequate infrastructure.
During a public hearing on the proposed 2024–25 financial budget in Gilgil town, a group of Members of Parliament (MPs) demanded investigations into the distribution of capitation funds to junior secondary schools due to allegations that some unregistered schools are unfairly benefiting at the expense of registered institutions.
Martha Wangari, a Gilgil MP, brought attention to the fact that the misallocation of funds has disrupted operations in some schools, resulting in an inability to pay staff or purchase necessary supplies. Wangari urged the Education Cabinet Secretary to look into this fraud immediately, pointing out that public schools are already suffering from inadequate funding, which is causing overcrowded classrooms and inadequate infrastructure.
Wangari also expressed concern about the recent heavy rains’ detrimental effects on roads and bridges, which have left some schools flooded or completely damaged. She demanded that the government provide emergency funding for maintenance.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee will shortly be drafting a supplemental budget to repair the damages to the infrastructure, according to Representative Rahab Mukami of Nyeri Woman. Flooded schools, damaged roadways, and senior citizen help will receive priority. Baringo Member of Parliament Florence Jematiah reiterated these worries, saying that their tours to 11 counties revealed serious infrastructure and educational issues that were made worse by the flooding. She promised that more money will be set out for these urgent requirements, such Sh100 million for Nakuru County.
During a public hearing on the proposed 2024–25 financial budget in Gilgil town, a group of Members of Parliament (MPs) demanded investigations into the distribution of capitation funds to junior secondary schools due to allegations that some unregistered schools are unfairly benefiting at the expense of registered institutions.
Martha Wangari, a Gilgil MP, brought attention to the fact that the misallocation of funds has disrupted operations in some schools, resulting in an inability to pay staff or purchase necessary supplies. Wangari urged the Education Cabinet Secretary to look into this fraud immediately, pointing out that public schools are already suffering from inadequate funding, which is causing overcrowded classrooms and inadequate infrastructure.
In Gilgil, Joshua Mutahi, the chairman of the Kenya Primary School Head Teachers Association (Kepsha), underlined the pressing necessity of public school infrastructure restoration. The MPs and related officials’ joint goal is to guarantee adequate financing and prompt action to alleviate the present difficulties in education and infrastructure.
