×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Junior Secondary School learners receive Sh5,000 as capitation

Basic Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang before the National Assembly Education Committee on May 14, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Each student in the Junior Secondary School (JSS) has been allocated Sh4,998.1 for this term as part of the Free Day Junior School Education (FDJSE) funds disbursed by the Ministry of Education.

This is far below the expected Sh15,000 per learner to be disbursed to school accounts in a given financial year.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in