Pres Ruto Issues Fresh Directive On Capitation Funding For Primary And Secondary Schools

President William Ruto has instructed the Ministry of Education to review and increase government funding allocated to learners in public schools, citing the rising cost of running educational institutions across the country.The directive targets capitation rates for primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools, with the President arguing that the existing allocations no longer reflect the financial demands facing learning institutions.

During the World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on October 5, 2026, President Ruto remarked that the funding for education has remained largely static since 2015, despite significant changes in the sector.

Currently, secondary school students receive about KSh22,000 each year, while junior secondary students get around KSh14,000. Funding for primary education is approximately KSh2,300 per student.

The President emphasized the need to increase these funding levels to ensure that schools have adequate resources for teaching and other vital operations.

He instructed the Ministry of Education to collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), to initiate a review of funding after the ongoing placement and funding process for tertiary education is complete.

This proposed adjustment comes in response to ongoing worries from school leaders about rising operational costs, delays in funding, and the growing expense of necessary supplies.

Ruto reaffirmed his government’s dedication to supporting public educational institutions through government capitation.The upcoming review aims to assess the financial needs across different levels of basic education before establishing new funding rates.

These potential changes could significantly impact school operations and the financial burden faced by both parents and administrators.

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