Free education policy intact, affirms PS Bitok

The national government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully funding the education sector, pledging that the school capitation program will remain intact and well-supported. Speaking at St. Thomas Girls’ High School in Kilifi County, Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok, announced that 700 billion shillings, equivalent to 25 percent of the national budget have been allocated to support learning institutions across the country. This as the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association KESSH,A demand for formal communication following recent remarks by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on capitation cuts.

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