TEP Party Calls for Timely Release of School Capitation Funds


 Dr Gilbert Shanga ( in White cap)

The Equitable Party (TEP) has urged the Ministry of Education to release capitation funds to schools on time to improve the quality of education for Kenyan learners.

Speaking during the annual meeting at Muhudu Secondary School in Hamisi Constituency, Western Kenya, TEP leader Dr. Gilbert Shanga said delays in the disbursement of the funds have significantly affected learning in schools across the country.

“Capitation going directly to schools will help even in monitoring how that money is used. It is important to show there is no favouritism in disbursing the money,” he said.

Dr. Shanga noted that timely release of the funds would enable schools to run their programmes effectively and reduce disruptions to learning.

He also called on the government to lower the cost of living, arguing that the high cost of goods and services has negatively affected transportation and travel expenses for schools and families.

The TEP leader further advocated for the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools as a measure to curb student indiscipline, provided it is administered humanely and within acceptable guidelines.

“We need to continue talking to them more, but they can try to find a balance regarding punishment because punishment is good. Even adults get punished for breaking rules,” he added.

His remarks come amid ongoing debate over discipline in schools and concerns about delayed capitation funds, which education stakeholders say have strained school operations and affected learning outcomes.

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