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We need Sh111 billion more, Education PS Bitok tells Senate

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok [File, Standard]

Basic Education Principal Secretary (PS) Julius Bitok has said that the ministry needs some Sh111 billion more despite requesting a historic Sh700 billion for the next financial year.

Bitok said if the funding gap is met then the ministry will be able to optimally fund basic education especially the Free Primary Education, school feeding program and national assessments.

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