PREMIUM Principals lament struggle of running cash-strapped schools School heads want the rates that were set 12 years ago reviewed to reflect current realities. Education 6 min ago Listen

Article Secondary school principals have warned that persistent underfunding by the government is affecting the quality of education and called for a review of the rates set in 2014.

PREMIUM Funding crisis tests Kenya’s education system as longest term begins Principals warn that learning remains fragile and bogged down by inadequate and delayed State capitation.

An analysis of the funds disbursed to schools to cater for learners’ tuition needs indicate that since 2023, the figure has been fluctuating and below the approved Sh22,244 per learner annually under the Free Day Secondary Education programme.