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State releases Sh17b capitation funds to schools

Education CS George Magoha addresses the press at Wagwer Secondary School in Gem, Siaya County. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Nearly Sh17 billion has finally been released to public schools to cater for the free primary and secondary education this academic year.

This comes as a relief to public schools, some which had been unable to pay suppliers and nonteaching staff due to inadequate cash.

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