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Education Crisis: Mbadi cuts school capitation money

Mbadi said the reduced capitation is due to budget constraints and rising student numbers.

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by LUKE AWICH

News25 July 2025 - 09:00
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National Treasury CS John Mbadi

PRESIDENT William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration has delivered a major blow to parents after Treasury confirmed it is disbursing only Sh16,900 per learner, far below the promised Sh22,244 annual capitation.

At the same time, the government has proposed radical measures for struggling public universities - including staff layoffs, closure of satellite campuses, and asset disposal—to keep them afloat.

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