Schools across the country are grappling with serious financial challenges that have even forced them to close earlier than scheduled. The closing date for the third term as per the calendar from the Ministry of Education is October 27. A spot check by the Star shows that most schools within Nairobi have closed with others planning to release the students beginning Friday. Under free primary education and free day secondary education policies, the government sets aside Sh1,420 and Sh22,244 for each learner as capitation funds for primary and secondary schools respectively every year. On May 30, 2023, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced that the government will release Sh28 billion to Primary schools, junior and Senior Secondary schools in the country by May 2.

Source: The Star October 19, 2023 16:57 UTC