Private schools to get Sh7 billion from state

From second left: Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong’o, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe and Education's George Magoha during the press briefing on Covid-19 in Kisumu. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Private schools are set to benefit from the State Sh7 billion to help them navigate the challenges posed by Covid-19.

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha yesterday announced that the government would issue the money as a concessional loan to schools that prove they will be able to pay it back.