Secondary schools through the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (Kessha) Chairman Willie Kuria have raised concerns over financial challenges caused by delayed release of capitation by the government.
Willie Kuria warned that operations at secondary schools could cease if the expected Ksh 48 billion capitation by the government is not released.
“We are at a crossroads. If action is not taken before the end of the week, schools will likely have to shut down,” he said.
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At the same time, the schools are yet to settle unpaid bills with some now facing legal battles with the suppliers if things remain the same.
“This is an emergency. Some schools have pending cases in court, threatening their relationships with suppliers over arrears running into billions of shillings,” said Kuria
The same was confirmed by Education CS Julius Ogamba who promised to release the Ksh 48 billion capitation last week but nothing has so far been received.
According to Kuria, schools are in the problem right now because the government failed to pay in full the previous capitation.
“Schools owe millions in recurrent expenditure such as electricity, water, and stationery. Some have had utilities disconnected due to outstanding bills, and debts to suppliers continue to grow because payments are made in bits.” he said
