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Kenya’s free education policy is facing renewed scrutiny following a significant reduction in government funding, prompting fears of mass dropouts and disruption to academic programs in public schools. Appearing before Parliament last week, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi admitted the…

President William Ruto has reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding education access despite widespread anxiety over recent budget cuts affecting public schools. Speaking at a Sunday service at St. Martins Light Industries Anglican Church in Kariobangi, Nairobi, the President…

As Kenya’s government slashes secondary school capitation, the threat of a mass school dropout crisis looms large. With the per-student allocation reduced by over KSh 5,000 and disbursements delayed, school operations have slowed, and vulnerable learners are at risk of…

Public secondary schools across Kenya are facing unprecedented financial turmoil following the government’s drastic reduction of capitation funding. As the third academic term begins, many institutions are struggling to keep their doors open. The cut, which slashes per-student funding from…

Kenya’s acclaimed free education program is now hanging in the balance after the Treasury trimmed secondary school funding from KSh 22,244 to KSh 16,900 per learner per year. This decision, announced during a parliamentary hearing, comes amid mounting economic strain…

Kenya’s higher education sector is facing a concerning trend—over 50,000 students who achieved the minimum university entry grade of C+ and above have not been placed in any institution through the KUCCPS system. According to data shared by the Ministry…

  Despite meeting the minimum university entry grade, over 50,000 students have not secured placements in higher education institutions through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). According to recent data released by the Ministry of Education, more…