Ministry of Education data indicate that there are 8.88 million pupils in primary schools secondary schools has 2.6 million. For primary schools, the government pays Sh1,420 per child per year while in secondary schools, it pays Sh22,244 per child. TRANSITIONThe government provides Sh14billion for free primary education and Sh32billion for free secondary education. However, with 100 per cent transition to secondary schools, the government has since increased capitation to secondary schools. The system was launched on January 27 this year to register all learners in primary and secondary schools.

Source: Daily Nation April 15, 2018 05:37 UTC