The relieve for parents and school administrators is here as the government confirms the release of Capitation Funds 2026, hence getting the Public Schools afloat to welcome back learners in Term One.
The Ministry of Education disbursed Ksh 44.25 billion to basic education institutions countrywide, giving critical support less than a week to the January 5 reopening.
Government Confirms Timely Release of Capitation Funds 2026 for Smooth School Operations
This was confirmed by the Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba, adding that the funds are to ensure schools are well equipped as learners report back to class. Of the allocation, Ksh 26.08 billion went toward Free Day Secondary Education, Ksh 14.46 billion went to Free Day Junior School Education, and Ksh 3.70 billion to Free Primary Education.
The Capitation Funds 2026 comes as Grade 10 learners prepare to report to senior schools for the first time, with their reporting date set for January 12, 2026.
“The Government affirms its commitment to its duty to learners and educational institutions as stipulated in Article 53 of the Constitution for every child to have an entitlement to free and compulsory basic education,” CS Ogamba assured.
The Ministry said that the fees for senior schools remained intact, adding that the government had retained capitation at Ksh 22,244 per learner annually. It also called on school principals to utilize the money well and desist from levying unauthorized fees on parents.
“The School heads and principals are instructed to ensure prudent use of these public resources entrusted to their care for the benefit of learners and to desist from imposing any extra levies or fees,” CS Ogamba said.
Any misappropriation or unauthorized collection of fees that is found to be valid will be taken seriously by the Ministry.
Because of the timely Capitation Funds 2026, this means millions of Kenyan children can now be able to go back smoothly to the beginning of the new academic year with schools ready to provide all learning materials, meals, and a conducive environment for education.
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