State, teachers differ over Sh19bn capitation funds

Education CS Julius Ogamba during the release of the 2024 KCSE examinations results at Mitihani house in Nairobi on January 9,2025.

Photo credit: Evans Habil | Nation Media Group

The national government and teachers have differed over claims that Sh19 billion capitation funds had been disbursed to schools.

Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba said the Treasury had sent the initial amount, as he assured head teachers and principals that the government will address other pending challenges in a fortnight.

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