Govt Raises Funding Per Child to Ksh2,340 Alongside New Timeline for School Capitation Payments

The government has announced a significant boost to learner capitation funding, with the increase set to take effect from July 2026. Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok made the announcement on Monday, May 5, 2026, while addressing a stakeholders’ gathering focused on the state of education in the country. Speaking at the press briefing, Bitok revealed that the annual funding allocation per child will jump from Ksh1,420 to Ksh2,340, a move he framed as a direct presidential directive aimed at strengthening support for learners across the country. “We have already provided money for capitation. The president directed that we increase The post Govt Raises Funding Per Child to Ksh2,340 Alongside New Timeline for School Capitation Payments appeared first on Nairobi Wire .