Relief for schools as government releases Sh18.5b capitation
5 billion in capitation to support operations in public basic education institutions during the third term of 2026, as schools reopened across the country on Monday.
The Government has also reaffirmed that every child is entitled to free and compulsory basic education, placing the responsibility on education officials and school managers to ensure capitation achieves its intended purpose.5 billion has been distributed across three major capitation programmes, with Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) allocated Sh10.
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