Education principal secretary Belio Kipsang on Monday announced that Sh12.6 billion will go to secondary schools while Sh2.8billion is for primary learning.
The government has finally released Sh15.4billion for free day secondary and primary education after one month delay.
Education principal secretary Belio Kipsang on Monday announced that Sh12.6 billion will go to secondary schools while Sh2.8billion is for primary learning.
“We have this morning (Monday) released funds to schools in order to enable them run their activities effectively,” said Dr Kipsang. He made the remarks during meeting at Kenya Institute of curriculum Development (KICD) on measures to stamp out cheating in the national examinations that will start soon.
The Kenya Secondary school heads Association (Kessha) chairman Kahi Indimuli welcomed the development, saying schools will now be operate on the resources.
The Kenya Primary school heads Association (Kepsha) national treasurer Joseph Otiende lauded the step.
Primary, special needs and secondary school heads had faulted the government for the delay.
Schools re-opened for third term late last month and are expected to close on October 26 to allow 1.7 million candidates to sit for their national examinations.
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