In an exclusive interview with the Star, Muriu said the increase in capitation would help strengthen educational resources, infrastructure, and overall learning experiences for students in both Primary and Junior Secondary Schools. He noted that the motion seeks to review the existing scope of the Education Bursary Scheme under the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) and Capitation for Learners in Primary and Junior Secondary Schools. “The motion primary objective is to extend the support provided by the Education Bursary Scheme under the NG-CDF to cater specifically for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Primary and Junior Secondary Schools,” Muriu said. According to Sakaja, there will be a construction of central kitchens within Nairobi for the school feeding program. He stated that the School Feeding Program dubbed ‘Dishi na County’ aims to feed children enrolled in public primary schools and public ECD Centres.

Source: The Star August 03, 2023 00:04 UTC