As the term begins, the authorities and stakeholders have a chance to address various issues affecting the education sector. Free Primary Education programme started in the Kibaki administration is tottering on the brink of collapse because of poor funding. Most public primary schools are in pathetic state, suffering serious shortage of facilities and equipment. FORM ONESecondary schools are even in worse condition following the expanded Form One admission this year under the 100 per cent transition campaign. In reality, the cash is hardly sent to schools and when it is, it is sent late and not in full.

Source: Daily Nation April 28, 2019 20:48 UTC