Ndindi Nyoro Claims Capitation Reduced As Schools Face Funding Gaps
Politics Updated: 01 July 2026 14:53 EAT
Photo Courtesy: Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro speaking at a public engagement forum in Kiharu constituency
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has intensified criticism of government school funding, alleging that public school capitation has been reduced and inconsistently disbursed since December, leading to operational strain in schools.
“Na nataka niwaeleze kinagaubaga nimeongea na principles katika nchi ya Kenya na nimekuwa na hii mjadala kwa muda since December.”
He claims he has engaged school principals across the country and argues that the government initially communicated a capitation figure of about KSh 22,000 per learner annually, but says schools are receiving significantly less.
“Serikali wakajigamba over December wakasema oh capitation Kenya ni 22,000.”
Nyoro alleges that disbursements are being split across terms, stating that what reaches schools amounts to roughly KSh 11,000 by the end of second term, creating funding shortfalls in ongoing school operations.
“Capitation huwa inatumwa tamu ikianza ile wametuma katika mashule zetu mpaka ya kumalizia second term. It is only 11,000 Kenya shillings.”
He has called on government officials to speak openly about the alleged reduction, arguing that transparency is needed regarding whether the state has been unable to sustain the free education funding model.
“I want those people in government to come in the open waache kujificha.”
The MP further claims that there has been a deliberate downward adjustment of capitation from around KSh 22,000 to below KSh 15,000, a move he says is affecting quality of education delivery.
“Na mimi nawaeleza ukiwa serikalini kazi sio kuja kuexplain usijibu Ndindi Nyoro nijibu kwa kutuma pesa katika mashe zetu kesho.”
Nyoro argues that leaders in government should prioritize action over explanations, insisting that schools require timely and adequate funding rather than repeated assurances.
“When you are in government you no longer have the luxury of promising. You have the luxury of doing what you promised.”
He has warned that failure to fully fund education could undermine the progress made under free primary and secondary education policies, which were expanded during the Mwai Kibaki administration.
“Na kama mmeshindwa na masomo bila malipo mwambie wazazi wa Kenya imewashinda because we come watu wa serikali wanachukua microphone wanasema hii capitation ni 22,000.”
According to his remarks, schools are being forced into financial distress, with head teachers struggling to maintain essential services due to delayed or insufficient capitation transfers.
“Alafu ile mnatuma shule per year ni 15,000 that is why it is very difficult for Kenya to keep on believing in these stories kwa sababu mambo ya pesa ni kitu ya kuhesabu.”
Nyoro further asserts that inconsistencies in funding figures undermine public trust, saying the disparity between communicated amounts and actual disbursements is creating confusion among stakeholders in the education sector.
“15,000 hata ukipaka mafuta ya yellow ama mafuta ya red itabaki hivo so mimi nawaeleleza wasinijibu vile wanafanyanga wanachukua micro kunijibu jibu mwafaka tumeni pesa katika mashule.”
He has urged the government to immediately release adequate funds to schools, warning that continued shortages could negatively affect learning outcomes and the stability of the education system.
“Kesho high school na elimu yote isichezewe na watu wanaotoa ahadi bila kutekeleza kwa sababu watoto wa Kenya wanahitaji elimu bora.”
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