Secondary schools will today receive 1,244,188 Form 1 students across the country.
The admission process will last the whole of this week, as instructed by the ministry.
President William Ruto on Sunday said the government has disbursed Sh36 billion capitation and distributed books to schools.
“We have released about Sh36 billion to ensure that all our children get everything in school, books, teachers and all things that are needed for learning,” Ruto said.
The funds sent to the school are to be used as a capitation for every learner admitted to the school.
This, therefore, prohibits school heads from charging parents exorbitant levies.
At the same time, secondary schools will today receive 9,000 permanently employed teachers.
Teachers Service Commission will send 30,000 teachers to primary and secondary schools.
On Friday, Early Learning and Basic Education PS Belio Kipsang confirmed schools have already received books.
“As you report, you’ll find books in school. We shall ensure that in the shortest time possible, your school fees will be released,” Kipsang said.
The new term for Form 1s begins amidst tight rules to prevent school heads from extorting parents.
The ministry has put in place several measures to ensure learners' admission is smooth.
