Heads blame challenges in schools on poor funding model

Mahiakalo Primary School Deputy head teacher Julia Mulamula give out textbooks to Junior Secondary School pupils on April 19, 2023. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The current crisis being experienced in schools is as a result of the poor funding model, school heads have said.

The principals argue that disbursing funds on a quarterly basis cripples operations in schools, forcing them to incur huge debts.