Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha announced on Monday that the state released Sh2.8 billion and Sh6.5 billion for primary and secondary schools respectively. He said the government will soon release another Sh6.5 billion funding to the schools. Despite the government releasing the capitation funds, Magoha told parents to pay third term school fees arrears for their children, warning that those who fail to do so will have their children sent home. I am requesting parents, who are still refusing to pay, to pay the fees without further delays,” Magoha said. He directed principals to ensure parents settle fees arrears but noted that students from humble backgrounds or whose parents lost jobs due to the pandemic, should not be sent home.

Source: The Star June 07, 2021 20:03 UTC