Schools face auction threat amid Ksh 64B debt crisis

The debt burden in public schools across the country is nearing a breaking point. Some institutions have been forced to close early, while others face pressure from suppliers over unpaid bills. At the heart of the crisis is a capitation shortfall with billions of shillings owed to schools, following a steady decline in funding since 2019. Education stakeholders want urgent action taken to restore the full capitation, days after Treasury CS John Mbadi said the funding is unsustainable.